Poster Session  |   July 2017
Home-Based Intervention for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Amy Darragh, OTR/L, PhD; Karli Vicary; Karen Hock, PT, MS, CLT-LANA; LeAnn Gaerke, OTR/L, CHT; Sharon Flinn, OTR/L, PhD, CHT
Author Affiliations
  • The Ohio State University
Article Information
Diabetes / Hand and Upper Extremity / Musculoskeletal Impairments / Rehabilitation, Participation, and Disability / Prevention and Intervention
Poster Session   |   July 2017
Home-Based Intervention for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111515238p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO3156
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111515238p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO3156
Abstract

Date Presented 3/31/2017

Peripheral neuropathy is a side effect of neurotoxic chemotherapy, resulting in pain and declines in function and quality of life. This pilot study assessed effects of a sensorimotor intervention on pain, function, and quality of life in individuals with breast cancer.

Primary Author and Speaker: Amy Darragh

Additional Authors and Speakers: Karli Vicary

Contributing Authors: Karen Hock, LeAnn Gaerke, Sharon Flinn