2015 Journal Club Chat Archive

January

Sensorimotor interventions and assessments for the hand and wrist: A scoping review. Valdes, Kristin et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 27, Issue 4, 272 – 286. DOI: http://www.jhandtherapy.org/article/S0894-1130(14)00078-7/abstract

January 26
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Virginia O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

February

"The Relationship Between The Patient-Rated Ulnar Nerve Evaluation and the Common Impairment Measures of Grip Strength, Pinch Strength, and Sensation." Szekeres, Mike et al., Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 28, Issue 1, 39-45. DOI: http://www.jhandtherapy.org/article/S0894-1130(14)00156-2/abstract

March 2 (Postponed from Feb. 23)
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Eugene Boeglin, DPT, OCS

March

"Relative Active Motion Programs Following Extensor Tendon Repair: A Pilot Study Using a Prospective Cohort and Evaluating Outcomes Following Orthotic Interventions." Svens B, Ames E, Burford K, Caplash Y, Journal of Hand Therapy. 2015; 28(1): 11-19. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2014.07.006

March 30
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

April

"Swing Traction Versus No-traction for Complex Intra-articular Proximal Inter-phalangeal Fractures." O'Brien, Lisa J. et al., Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 27, Issue 4, 309-316. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2014.07.003

April 27
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Sharon Dickmann, PT, DPT, CHT

May  

”Ultrasonographic median nerve changes under tendon gliding exercise in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and healthy controls.” Horng, Yi-Shiung et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, Volume 27. Issue 4, 317-324. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2014.07.007

May 26
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Beverly Bass, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

June

"Factors affecting functional recovery after surgery and hand therapy in patients with Dupuytren’s disease.” Engstrand, Christina et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. [published online ahead of print November 29, 2014]. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2014.11.006

June 29
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Lori Algar, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

July  

"The diagnostic accuracy of five tests for diagnosing partial-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon: A cohort study.” Villafañe, Jorge H. et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.01.011

July 27
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Eugene Boeglin, DPT, OCS, CHT

August

"Severe Camptodactyly: A Systematic Surgeon and Therapist Collaboration." Netscher, David T. et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2014.12.004

August 31
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Virginia O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CLT

September

"The Benefit of Early Rehabilitation Following Tendon Repair of the Hand: A population-based Claims Database Analysis.” Hsiao, Pei-Chi et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, in press. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2014.09.005

September 28
8:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Beverly Bass, OTD, OTR/L, CLT

October  

“Specificity of the Minimal Clinically Important Difference of the Quick Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (QDASH) for Distal Upper Extremity Conditions.” Enrique, V. Smith-Forbes, PhD, OTR/L, CHT et al. Journal of Hand Therapy, in press. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.09.003

October 26
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Sharon Dickmann, PT, DPT, CHT

November  

"Evaluation of a Home Treatment Program for Cold Hypersensitivity Using a Classical Conditioning Procedure in Patients with Hand and Arm Injuries.” T. Vaksvik OT, MSc, A. Ruijs MD, PhD, M. Røkkum MD, PhD, I. Holm PT, PhD. Journal of Hand Therapy, in press. DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.09.002

November 30
9:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Virginia O'Brien, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

December

"Stenosing flexor tenosynovitis: Validity of standard assessment tools of daily functioning and quality of life." Langer, Danit et al. Journal of Hand Therapy. Published Online: May 15, 2015. Publication stage: In Press Corrected Proof. DOI:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jht.2015.04.005

December 15
8:00 p.m. ET
Presented by Eugene Boeglin, DPT, OCS, CHT