Affiliations: Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA
Correspondence:
[*]
Address for correspondence: Bryan M. Gee, Director, Occupational Therapy Program; Chair, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA. Tel.: +1 208 282 3629; E-mail: geebrya@isu.edu.
Abstract: BACKGROUND:Neurological rehabilitation specialists must determine appropriate dosage, consisting of frequency, intensity, and duration of specified treatments. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to perform a content analysis of the current literature related to dosage (duration, frequency and intensity) for constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) in the adult population. METHODS:A content analysis was conducted which yielded 62 scholarly articles. RESULTS:The frequency of CIMT ranged from 1 to 7 days per week with the average frequency being 4.98 days. The duration of CIMT, ranged from 2 to 10 weeks with the average duration 3.14 weeks. All three components of dosage were reported collectively in outcomes studies conducted in inpatient settings and rehabilitation clinics. CONCLUSIONS:The findings provide a groundwork for evidence based practice for clinician in the application of CIMT dosage with consideration of settings and CIMT components.
Keywords: Dosage, constraint induced movement therapy, CIMT
