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Emerging Opportunities: Lymphedema Management And The Potential For Surveillance Methods In A Primary Care Model, Claire Brummet, Nicole Chang, Kayleigh Odgear
Emerging Opportunities: Lymphedema Management And The Potential For Surveillance Methods In A Primary Care Model, Claire Brummet, Nicole Chang, Kayleigh Odgear
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
Heidi Shaffer, OTR/L, MSM, CLT-LANA at MultiCare-Gig Harbor was interested in how early intervention, namely intervening at Stage 0, related to better outcomes for oncology patients at risk of lymphedema. This question was developed from a desire to follow-up prior student research relating to the usefulness of the LDEX in lymphedema management, however current literature did not indicate the LDEX as an early intervention method. Although the authors did not exclude other types of cancer, the research only reflected breast cancer outcomes. Overall, strong evidence was found that exercise is not contraindicated for clients at risk of breast cancer related …
Comparing The Effectiveness Of Activity-Based Interventions And Rote Exercises In Skilled Nursing Facilities, Loren Burnett, Kelsey Tasoe, Kirsten Woodard
Comparing The Effectiveness Of Activity-Based Interventions And Rote Exercises In Skilled Nursing Facilities, Loren Burnett, Kelsey Tasoe, Kirsten Woodard
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
Joette Jindra, OTR/L and director of rehabilitation at ManorCare in Tacoma, WA was interested in learning what type of interventions should be utilized by the therapists on her team. Therefore, the purpose of this critically appraised topic (CAT) was to examine the current literature on the effectiveness of activity-based intervention (meaningful or nonmeaningful) and rote exercise for improving physical performance outcomes in patients residing in skilled nursing facilities (SNF). The student researchers examined the literature on articles comparing the outcomes of activity-based interventions to those of rote exercise. Articles describing the outcomes of the two interventions independently were also examined. …
Efficacy Of Myofascial Release, Michelle Chait Ots, Erin Eaton Ots, Tiffany Farley Ots
Efficacy Of Myofascial Release, Michelle Chait Ots, Erin Eaton Ots, Tiffany Farley Ots
School of Occupational Therapy Master's Capstone Projects (2016-2021)
In collaboration with Tomi Johnson and Domonique Herrin, hand therapists working in a MultiCare rehabilitation clinic, we sought to answer the question: In adults with upper extremity and cervical spine orthopedic and peripheral nerve conditions, does myofascial release (MFR) lead to functional outcomes (such as decreased pain or disability, or increased range of motion etc.), compared to therapeutic exercises, other manual therapeutic techniques, and/or modalities? Twenty-three research articles, systematic reviews and meta-analyses were included in our evaluation of the research. Based on our findings, moderate evidence exists to support the use of MFR in the upper extremity and its effectiveness …