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Noncommunicable diseases including
diabetes and cardiovascular disease are associated with increased complications
and cost of health care. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To describe beliefs and extent to
which hand therapists include health promotion, wellness, and prevention (HPWP)
in practice and to elucidate barriers to the incorporation of HPWP. METHODS: A
38-question survey evaluating hand therapists' beliefs, practice of HPWP, and
barriers was sent to American Society of Hand Therapists members. RESULTS: About
270 American Society of Hand Therapists members participated. Respondents
believed they had a role in HPWP, including occupational (95%), physical (92%),
emotional (87%), and psychological (84%) factors and instrumental activities of
daily living management (98%). Physical activity is most frequently addressed
(42%), whereas other health behaviors are rarely addressed. Time, patient
interest, and resources were among identified barriers. DISCUSSION: The
importance of health promotion and disease prevention practice is being
recognized as critical to successful health outcomes. CONCLUSION: The study
results suggest the need to develop HPWP educational programming for hand
therapists and the need to consider expansion of understanding of HPWP
initiatives and subsequent benefits to patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 5.
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