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University of Southern California
University of Southern California
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
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Research
Research

Effects of Mind-Body Interventions on Stress, Anxiety, and Pain in Hand Therapy Patients

ReHaB Core ⟩ MSOP Lab ⟩

Principal Investigator: Shawn C. Roll PhD, OTR/L, RMSKS, FAOTA, FAIUM

Collaborator: Aimee Aguillon OTD, OTR/L, CHT; Janice Rocker OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CEAS ; David Black

Period
Jun 2014 – May 2015

Total funding
$3,135

This cross-over design study is being conducted to evaluate the proximal effects of mindfulness and visual biofeedback on stress, anxiety and pain in patients receiving hand therapy for hand dysfunction due to an orthopedic injury. Using both qualitative and quantitative techniques, this study will provide foundational information regarding potential short-term outcome measures, as well as tolerability, utility and feasibility necessary to develop an effective integrative mind-body intervention for hand therapy.

Funding

Type Source Amount
Private American Society of Hand Therapists $3,135