Maryam Farzad, PhD, MSc, BSc, is Postdoctoral Associate, School of Physical Therapy, Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada, and Assistant Professor, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran;
Joy MacDermid, PhD, MSc, BSc, is Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Surgery, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada; Codirector, Clinical Research Laboratory, Hand and Upper Limb Center, St. Joseph's Health Center, London, Ontario, Canada; and Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Am J Occup Ther. 2023 Sep 1;77(5). doi: 10.5014/ajot.2023.050180.
Distal radius fractures (DRFs) frequently compromise independent functioning.
To analyze occupational performance post-DRF using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) and related interviews, guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). COPM score was compared with standard metrics: Patient-Reported Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) and Participation Behavior Questionnaire (PBQ).
Through a semistructured COPM interview, participants highlighted self-care, productivity, and leisure. They completed the PRWE and PBQ, linking results to ICF sets.
Prospective cohort.
Outpatient hand surgery clinic at a trauma center.
Patients (N = 120), 1 yr post-DRF.
Incorporated COPM, PRWE, and PBQ, linked to ICF.
Analysis identified 73 codes, aligning with 30 ICF Hand Conditions codes. Main concerns related to self-care (15.21%), leisure (12.16%), and productivity (16.22%). Major challenges pertained to domestic (67.00%) and civic life (64.53%) within ICF. Occupational performance was positively correlated with participation (r = .62) and inversely with disability (r = -.62).
DRFs result in varied occupational challenges that are not always reflected in standard measures. The COPM offers a comprehensive insight into post-DRF patient challenges, emphasizing the value of diverse clinical assessment approaches. What This Article Adds: This study highlights the importance of a holistic approach in occupational therapy for DRF patients, revealing that standard measurements might overlook key challenges that they face. By adopting broader evaluative methods, occupational therapists can better address patient-specific needs and enhance their rehabilitation outcomes.
桡骨远端骨折(DRF)常导致独立功能受损。
使用加拿大职业表现测量(COPM)并结合国际功能、残疾和健康分类(ICF)进行的相关访谈,分析 DRF 后的职业表现。COPM 评分与标准指标(患者报告腕关节评估(PRWE)和参与行为问卷(PBQ))进行比较。
通过半结构化的 COPM 访谈,参与者突出了自我护理、生产力和休闲活动。他们完成了 PRWE 和 PBQ,并将结果与 ICF 集联系起来。
前瞻性队列研究。
创伤中心的门诊手外科诊所。
DRF 后 1 年的患者(N=120)。
纳入 COPM、PRWE 和 PBQ,并与 ICF 相关联。
分析确定了 73 个代码,与 30 个 ICF 手部疾病代码相对应。主要关注点涉及自我护理(15.21%)、休闲(12.16%)和生产力(16.22%)。主要挑战涉及 ICF 中的家庭(67.00%)和公民生活(64.53%)。职业表现与参与呈正相关(r=.62),与残疾呈负相关(r=-.62)。
DRF 导致各种职业挑战,而这些挑战并不总是反映在标准测量中。COPM 提供了对 DRF 后患者挑战的全面了解,强调了采用多种临床评估方法的价值。
该研究强调了对 DRF 患者进行全面职业治疗的重要性,揭示了标准测量可能会忽略他们面临的关键挑战。通过采用更广泛的评估方法,职业治疗师可以更好地满足患者的特定需求,并提高他们的康复效果。