The use of occupation-based assessments for evaluation of CMC osteoarthritis in Appalachia: A survey

Presenter Information

Ally Barber S/OTFollow
Bekah Badgett S/OTFollow
Allison Haines S/OTFollow
Merrick Clinger S/OTFollow

University

Shawnee State University

Student Type

Graduate Student

Presentation Types

Poster Group Presentation (Live)

Keywords:

Carpometacarpal, occupation-based assessments, survey, Appalachia

Abstract

Background: Occupational therapy is a holistic practicing field that requires a unique skill set to implement client-centered practice methods with the aim to increase an individual’s daily performance in desired occupations. Purpose: This research aims to determine the usage of occupation-based assessments, specifically, in the outpatient settings by therapists practicing on patients who have carpometacarpal osteoarthritis. Method: A mixed survey was completed to obtain both qualitative and quantitative data to then interpret and find themes. Conclusion: Ultimately, the therapists are using occupation-based assessments in practice, but it is less than ideal in frequency. Many reasons are contributing to the lack of implementation and further research should be conducted to dive deeper into understanding the methods of practice.

Human and Animal Subjects

yes

IRB or IACUC Approval

yes

Faculty Mentor Name

Sandra Allen

Faculty Mentor Title

Academic Fieldwork Coordinator, Assistant Professor, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Faculty Mentor Department

Rehabilitation Therapies

Recommended Citation

Barber, Ally S/OT; Badgett, Bekah S/OT; Haines, Allison S/OT; and Clinger, Merrick S/OT, "The use of occupation-based assessments for evaluation of CMC osteoarthritis in Appalachia: A survey" (2025). Celebration of Scholarship. 10.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2025/posters/10

Location

Morris UC Lobby