Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1973.

Thesis (M. Sc.)--University of Alberta, 1996. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

ABSTRACT This study explored the clinical reasoning expert therapists use in relation to splinting the affected hand following neurological injury. An exploratory, descriptive, qualitative methodology was used in three focus groups with occupational therapists, experienced in neurorehabilitation. Data was analysed based on priori themes, specifically 1. The Model of Practice Development (Higgs and Titchen 2001b) - most value was placed on Procedural knowledge or clinical experience; reflection on protocols, working with and learning from others and having clear outcomes. Undergraduate training and current literature is insufficient to provide guidelines for practice. 2. The Three Track Model of Clinical Reasoning (Fleming 1991) –splinting was used to improve range of motion, maintain muscle length and affect muscle tone. Effectiveness of the splints depended on the patient’s response and the therapists’ ability to adapt to preferences and goals. Interactive reasoning was essential in understanding the South African context. The study provided guidelines for a newly qualified therapist.

Thesis (M.S.)--School of Dentistry. University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2005. / "A thesis in oral biology." Advisor: Alan G. Glaros. Typescript. Vita. Title from "catalog record" of the print edition Description based on contents viewed March 12, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 109-114 ). Online version of the print edition.

Thesis (M.Sc.(Occupational Therapy))--University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, 2013. / Hand function deficits are associated with Cerebral Palsy (CP), and lead to diminished participation in activities of daily living (ADL’s), play and school. A longitudinal experiment incorporating a pre-test-post-test design was used with a convenience sample of 28 children with spastic quadriplegic CP randomly assigned to two groups. Both groups received monthly occupational therapy and a home programme over the three month period, the intervention group received an additional neoprene thumb abductor splint. The Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test (QUEST) was administered at baseline and again at 3 months to assess changes in underlying impairments contributing to hand function. There were no statistically significant differences between final scores in the control and intervention groups, but a clinically significant improvement in score with the splint on for the intervention group was found. Wearing the splint during functional tasks may be beneficial in improving underlying impairments.

Resumo: As placas interoclusais podem ser confeccionadas por meio de várias técnicas, sendo a resina acrílica o material de escolha mais difundido atualmente. Devido ao fato de as placas serem submetidas a diferentes tipos de forças por um longoperíodo no interior da cavidade bucal, estas podem fraturar-se ou desgastar-se com facilidade. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar e comparar, por meio de ensaio de resistência à flexão e teste de microdureza Knoop, o comportamento das resinas acrílicas térmica e quimicamente ativadas utilizadas na confecção de placas interoclusais, variando-se as técnicas de confecção e processamento. Para tanto, foram confeccionados 60 espécimes divididos em seis grupos (GI, GII, GIII, GIV, GV, GVI), de acordo com o tipo de resina e técnica de processamento utilizadas. Os grupos GI e GII utilizaram resina acrílica termopolimerizável convencional (Clássico), sendo o GI polimerizado em banho de água quente e o GII pela energia de microondas. Para os grupos GIII, GIV, GV e GVI, utilizou-se resina acrílica autopolimerizável (Jet) e as seguintes técnicas de processamento: GIII) polimerização em condição ambiente (23 l 2oC), GIV) sob pressão de 2kgf/cm2 e água a 40°C, GV) sob a mesma pressão e temperatura a seco e GVI) associação de placa de acetato e polimerização em água a 40°C. Após ensaio de flexão, os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância, complementada pelo teste de Tukey (a = 0,05). Para os valores de microdureza, estes foram submetidos ao teste não paramétrico de Kruskal-Wallis (a = 0,05). Verificou-se que GII e GIII apresentaram, respectivamente, os maiores e menores valores de resistência à flexão em relação aos demais grupos. GI e GII apresentaram valores semelhantes de resistência à flexão (p > 0,05). GIV, V e VI não apresentaram diferença significante entre si (p > 0,05), porém foram estatisticamente superiores ao GIII (p < 0,05). / Abstract: The occlusal splints can be fabricated by many techniques and the acrylic resin is the main material used for this propose. The splints can be easily facture or worn because they are subjected to different kinds of forces during a long period in the oral cavity. The objective of this study was to evaluate the flexural strength and Knoop microhardness of a conventional heat-polymerized and an autopolymerized acrylic resin used to fabricate occlusal splints, varying the processing laboratorial techniques. Sixty specimens were manufactured and divided in 6 groups (GI, GII, GIII, GIV, GV, GVI) according to the type of the resin and the processing technique used. GI and GII were manufactured with conventional heatpolymerized acrylic resin (Clássico). GI was hot-water-bath polymerized and GII was microwave polymerized. GIII, GIV and GV specimens were fabricated using an autopolymerized acrylic resin (Jet). GIII was polymerized in air condition (23 l 2oC), GIV under 2kgf/cm2 pressure and in water at 40°C, and GV under the same pressure and temperature at dry condition. The GVI specimens were manufactured using autopolymerized acrylic resin and acetate sheet, polymerized in water at 40°C. The resin specimens were broken using a 3-point load on a testing machine. A ANOVA and Tukey test were performed to identify significant differences (a = .05). Knoop microhardness values were analyzed with Kruskal-Wallis test (a = .05). GII and GIII showed, respectively, the highest and the lowest significantly values of strength comparing with the other groups. GI and GII, manufactured with conventional heat-polymerized acrylic resin showed similar strength (p > .05). GIV, V e VI showed similar values between them, however they were stronger than GIII (p < .05). GII showed the highest significantly values of microhardness even when compared to GI. / Orientador: Paulo Renato Junqueira Zuim / Coorientador: Débora Barros Barbosa / Banca: Alício Rosalino Garcia / Banca: Osvaldo Luiz Bezzon / Mestre

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1984.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1975.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1975.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1984.