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The effectiveness of joint-protection programs on pain, hand function, and grip strength levels in patients with hand arthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis. INTRODUCTION: Joint protection (JP) has been developed as a self-management intervention to assist people with hand arthritis to improve occupational performance and minimize joint deterioration over time.

Authors

Bobos P; Nazari G; Szekeres M; Lalone EA; Ferreira L; MacDermid JC

Journal

Journal of Hand Therapy, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 194–211

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

4 2019

DOI

10.1016/j.jht.2018.09.012

ISSN

0894-1130