Effect of task-oriented training on pain, functionality, and quality of life in rheumatoid arthritis
    
Yazarlar (3)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ömer Faruk ÖZÇELEP Gökçem Rehabilitation Center, Türkiye
Işıl Üstün
University Of Health Sciences, Türkiye
Z. Candan Algun
İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi, Türkiye
Makale Türü Açık Erişim Özgün Makale (SSCI, AHCI, SCI, SCI-Exp dergilerinde yayınlanan tam makale)
Dergi Adı Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Q4)
Dergi ISSN 2587-1250 Wos Dergi Scopus Dergi
Dergi Tarandığı Indeksler SCI
Makale Dili İngilizce Basım Tarihi 01-2022
Cilt / Sayı / Sayfa 68 / 1 / 76–83 DOI 10.5606/tftrd.2022.6666
Makale Linki https://www.ftrdergisi.com/abstract.php?id=4336
Özet
Objectives The aim of this study was to demonstrate additional effects of task-oriented training (TOT) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) regarding pain, dexterity, muscle strength, and ability to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) within five weeks. Patients and methods Between June 2016 and February 2018, a total of 46 female RA patients (mean age: 51.17±7.9 years; range, 29 to 68 years) who were volunteer for participating in the study were randomized into two groups as follows: conventional exercise group (Group 1) and conventional + TOT group (Group 2). The exercises of Group 1 included passive range of motion (PROM), isometric grip strength exercises, and mobilization of metacarpophalangeal, proximal interphalangeal, and distal interphalangeal joints. In Group 2, in addition to conventional exercises, the patients completed an exercise program consisting of washing their faces, using forks …
Anahtar Kelimeler
Hand therapy | Rheumatoid arthritis | Task-oriented training