Assessment of in-hand manipulation by occupational therapists in paediatric practises in South Africa

This article investigates how Occupational Therapists in South Africa are assessing the in - hand manipulation of children, as well as what is effective and not effective to determine their hand functioning.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
This study aimed to examine the techniques and assessments used to create a baseline of hand functioning in paediatric practises.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. What is in hand manipulation?

2. Specific assessments and instruments that are used for determining in- hand manipulation skills will be explained.
3. The practical aspects of the assessment process
4. The contextual aspects of the assessment process.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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