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Article type: Research Article
Authors: Li, Stella | Liu, Lili | Miyazaki, Masako | Warren, Sharon
Affiliations: Langley Memorial Hospital, Langley, BC 3579 East 26th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5R 1M5, Canada
Abstract: This study evaluated the effectiveness of splinting in relieving symptoms and improving functional status of clients with work-related carpal tunnel syndrome. The study used a quasi-experimental, time series, within-subject design. Twenty-two participants sampled from a hospital were examined and treated with the modified ulnar gutter wrist splint; they filled out self-administered questionnaires twice before splinting (1--2 weeks and immediately) and twice after splinting (2 weeks and 10--12 weeks). Participants showed significant improvement in symptom severity and functional status three months after splinting. Duration of symptoms, other medical conditions, work conditions, and non-compliant to splint wear seemed to be factors associated with the treatment outcome. Future studies are recommended with a longer follow-up period, a larger number of participants, a randomized sample, and a control group for better generalization and increased validity of the results.
Keywords: splinting, work-related CTS, symptom severity, functional status
DOI: 10.3233/TAD-1999-111-208
Journal: Technology and Disability, vol. 11, no. 1-2, pp. 51-64, 1999
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