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Id : 621

Author :
Khedekar S., Shimpi A.P., Shyam A., Sancheti P.

Title


Use of art as therapeutic intervention for enhancement of hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study

Reference :


Khedekar S., Shimpi A.P., Shyam A., Sancheti P.; Use of art as therapeutic intervention for enhancement of hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot study ;Indian Journal of Rheumatology vol:12 issue: 2 page:94.0

Link to article https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85020161625&doi=10.4103%2f0973-3698.199130&partnerID=40&md5=391dfb8d3f829f450269a012e9e4435c
Abstract Background: Conventional physiotherapy treatment for patients with rheumatoid hand emphasizes on single-plane movements and strengthening exercises directed toward improvement of function and prevention of deformities. This may be nondirective and lacks creativity and hence may predispose to a high attrition from therapy. The current study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of art as a creative therapeutic procedure for enhancement of hand functions, self-perception, and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Methods: A single-blinded, randomized controlled pilot study was conducted on 17 participants suffering from RA. The control group received conventional physiotherapy while the experimental group received art-based intervention with bimanual projects (viz., origami, paper quelling, clay modeling, and oil painting). Both groups received intervention for 45 min daily for 4 weeks. Pre- and post-interventional assessment was done using grip and pinch strength, Grip Ability Test (GAT), Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JHFT), Australian-Canadian Osteoarthritis Hand Index (AUSCAN), Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire (MHQ), and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ). Results: There was an improvement in hand functions (grip strength P = 0.042 , two-point pinch strength P = 0.039 , three-point pinch strength P = 0.043 , GAT P = 0.043 , JHFT P = 0.043 ), self-perception (AUSCAN P = 0.043 , MHQ P = 0.043 ), and quality of life (HAQ;P = 0.043) in art therapy patients which was similar to conventional therapy patients. Conclusion: Art is an equally effective therapeutic intervention to conventional therapy for the enhancement of hand functions, self-perception, and quality of life in patients with RA. © 2017 Indian Journal of Rheumatology.



Results:


                    Category                    

             Certainity            
Heritage 0.0000
Archives 0.0000
Libraries 0.0001
Book and Press 0.0004
Visual Arts 0.0001
Performing Arts 0.0005
Audiovisual and Multimedia 0.0011
Architecture 0.0005
Adverstizing 0.0000
Art crafts 0.9971
General cultural dimension 0.0001
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