An Exploratory Study on Participation Following Brachial Plexus Injury
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Department
Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-2022
Abstract
Consequences of brachial plexus injuries (BPI) would likely impact participation, but outcomes are not well understood. This exploratory study aimed to report the participation in productive, leisure and social roles for individuals following BPI. Fourteen male participants were diagnosed with a traumatic, BPI. Descriptive data reported included demographic, injury, surgical, and participation measures. Two-sample t-tests were conducted for comparative analysis with other studies following life altering conditions. Just over two-thirds reported feeling satisfied to very satisfied with their participation in everyday life. This long-term follow up study found on-going and profound impact on participation in a range of life situations for this diagnostic group. Participation in productive roles, home duties, and physical exercise were particularly impacted and need to be prioritized during rehabilitation.
Recommended Citation
Brito, Sara; Brown, Ted; and Thomacos, Nikos, "An Exploratory Study on Participation Following Brachial Plexus Injury" (2022). EKU Faculty and Staff Scholarship. 806.
https://encompass.eku.edu/fs_research/806
Journal Title
Occupational Therapy in Health Care
