title: Relationship between touch sensation of the affected hand and performance of valued activities in individuals with chronic stroke.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the association between touch sensation of the affected hand and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities in individuals with chronic stroke.
  
  
  METHODS
  Using a cross-sectional study design, this study correlated factors related to hand sensation and activity performance in individuals with chronic stroke. The Touch Test Evaluators and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) were used. Correlations were used to determine the relationships between touch sensation of the affected hand and individuals' performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities.
  
  
  RESULTS
  There was a good to excellent relationship between sensation and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities for individuals with intact touch sensation of the affected hand who scored higher on the COPM. There was little to no relationship between touch sensation of the affected hand and performance of valued activities for individuals with impaired sensation.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This is the first study to relate touch sensation of the affected hand and performance and satisfaction with performance of valued activities in individuals with stroke. The findings suggest that rehabilitation therapists need to continue to address sensory function in evaluation and intervention as it relates to performance in valued activities. This study serves as a foundation for future research in sensation and performance of valued activities in individuals with chronic stroke.
authors.affiliation: Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
authors.forename: Valerie A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.affiliation: OTR, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.affiliation: Department of Occupational Therapy, Colorado State University, College of Health and Human Sciences, Fort Collins, Colorado.
authors.forename: Arlene A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Schmid
authors.affiliation: OTR, Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Indiana University - Purdue University at Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Indiana.
authors.forename: Jeffrey
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Crabtree
authors.affiliation: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio B.R.A.I.N. (Better Rehabilitation and Assessment for Improved Neuro-recovery) Laboratory, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Page
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D010812:Physical Stimulation; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology; D020127:Recovery of Function; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology*; D020521:Stroke / Q000503:physiopathology*; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D014110:Touch / Q000502:physiology*
keywords: activity; sensation; stroke