Occupational Therapy Student's Role in Advancing Clinical Skills in a Hand Therapy Clinic: Analysis of Gun Shot Wound to the Hand

Allen, Shelby

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Occupational Therapy Student's Role in Advancing Clinical Skills in a Hand Therapy Clinic: Analysis of Gun Shot Wound to the Hand

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Allen, Shelby. Occupational Therapy Student's Role In Advancing Clinical Skills In a Hand Therapy Clinic: Analysis of Gun Shot Wound to the Hand. McPherson, Jim.University of Indianapolis. 2018. uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/a74d4411-08eb-4cda-bb5e-12d0c32ee5cc.

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A. Shelby. (2018). Occupational Therapy Student's Role in Advancing Clinical Skills in a Hand Therapy Clinic: Analysis of Gun Shot Wound to the Hand. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/a74d4411-08eb-4cda-bb5e-12d0c32ee5cc

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Allen, Shelby. Occupational Therapy Student's Role In Advancing Clinical Skills In a Hand Therapy Clinic: Analysis of Gun Shot Wound to the Hand. University of Indianapolis. 2018. https://uindy.hykucommons.org/concern/generic_works/a74d4411-08eb-4cda-bb5e-12d0c32ee5cc.

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Over 67,000 individuals are injured from firearms each year. Occupational therapists are able to treat individuals with upper extremity injuries. Occupational therapy students are trained in school on the basic upper extremity injuries and are able to implement what they have learned through fieldwork rotations. Following a review of literature it has been found that there is an unclear distinction of the expectations of a doctoral capstone student at a hand therapy clinic. The purpose of this project was to bring awareness and education to occupational therapy students and new graduates on the difference between a level II fieldwork rotation and doctoral capstone expectations at a hand therapy clinic. A client analysis guide was also provided as a tool for individuals on the implementation of an advanced hand injury. Assessment tools, such as the QuickDASH can assist therapists in collaborating with patients to establish meaningful goals. The principles of managing pain, preventing infection, and increasing motion were involved during the treatment of a traumatic hand injury patient with the ultimate goal to maximize hand function. After utilizing current literature and providing treatment modalities, the client was able to maximize his daily function.

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