Haboosheh, Abigail and McLeod, Elizabeth and Ong, Courtney and Seo, Megan (2020) Parent educational handout for post-operative rehab care after a tendon transfer surgical procedure for toddlers with NBPP. Masters thesis, Stanbridge University.
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Abstract
Due to the lack of information and resources regarding neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP), it is imperative that parents receive proper education on how to care for their child post tendon transfer surgery. Postsurgical tendon transfer care is crucial to the child’s functional development and, if not properly managed, will limit the full functional outcomes for the child. As this is a major surgery, parents often find themselves unprepared and lack the confidence to play and interact with their child. Occupational therapists play a critical role teaching parents how to properly engage their children in meaningful occupations, such as play. The purpose of this thesis project was to create an informational handout that educated parents and caretakers of toddlers with NBPP who will undergo tendon transfer surgery on the proper care and rehabilitation expectations for post tendon transfer surgery. Through evidence-based research and interviews with five families who have undergone the surgery, we compiled three common themes that impacted their daily lives. The themes were modifications, support, and therapy. Due to unexpected circumstances, the effectiveness of the handout was not properly assessed. Though well reviewed, future research could be conducted to evaluate the success of this tool and usefulness for the parents.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RC Internal medicine |
| Depositing User: | Institutional Administrator |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Jan 2022 00:49 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 21:58 |
| URI: | http://repository.stanbridge.edu/id/eprint/69 |
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