Poster Session
Issue Date: August 2019
Published Online: August 01, 2019
Updated: April 30, 2020
Developing Guidelines for OTs Using Electrical Stimulation (ES) for Individuals With Spinal-Cord Injury (SCI)
Timothy Dionne, PhD(C), OTR/L; James Lenker, PhD, OTR/L, ATP
Author Affiliations & Notes
  • University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
  • University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
Article Information
Neurologic Conditions / Spinal Cord Injury / Translational Research
Poster Session   |   August 01, 2019
Developing Guidelines for OTs Using Electrical Stimulation (ES) for Individuals With Spinal-Cord Injury (SCI)
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311520423. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO3040
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2019, Vol. 73, 7311520423. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO3040
Abstract

Date Presented 04/04/19

For clients with spinal-cord injury (SCI), OTs commonly apply electrical stimulation (ES) to facilitate upper-extremity activities. However, ES is inconsistently implemented in the clinic. In response to this practice gap, the current study conducted focus groups with senior OTs having experience using ES for clients with SCI. The goal was to establish a detailed outline for a thorough, clinician-friendly guide for using ES with the SCI population.

Primary Author and Speaker: Timothy Dionne

Additional Authors and Speakers: James Lenker