Facing symptoms and limitations: A qualitative study of women with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Scand J Occup Ther
; 30(5): 650-660, 2023 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a neuropathic pain condition characterised by pain, paresthesia, loss of strength and disability.OBJECTIVE:
To explore the experiences of women with CTS regarding the management of symptoms and limitations.METHODS:
A qualitative phenomenological study was conducted. Women with a clinical and electromyographic diagnosis of CTS recruited from the Neurology Department of a Public Hospital were included. Purposeful sampling was performed. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and researchers' field notes. Analysis proposed by Giorgi was used.RESULTS:
A total of 18 women with CTS were included. Two themes emerged a) Living with CTS symptoms andlimitations:
describing the symptoms experienced, triggers of their symptoms and how they define CTS. Also, describing the difficulties that they experience on a daily basis, at home when handling tools, communicating, driving, and at work; and b) developing daily strategies for managinglimitations:
developing potential daily strategies to overcome daily limitations and/or compensate for them, and seeking professional help. CONCLUSIONS ANDSIGNIFICANCE:
Current results provide insight on how symptoms and daily limitations are experienced by a group of women with CTS. These findings could help occupational therapists to understand the day-to-day difficulties and the reasons for developing certain strategies.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Síndrome do Túnel Carpal
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Pessoas com Deficiência
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Scand J Occup Ther
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article