Holistic hand therapy: Assessing the whole person

Content areas(s): Orthopedic & Upper Extremity Rehab, Orthopedic & Upper Extremity Rehab

Course Description: A growing body of evidence supports psychosocial needs among the upper extremity injured (UEI) population. Assessment options for psychosocial impacts of UEI, including patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures will be explored as potential tools for defining and creating collaborative SMART goals for psychological or social barriers to adaptation. Individualized interventions based on the SMART goal development will be discussed through interactive presentations of case studies.

Presenter(s): Michele Auch, OTR/L, CHT