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War, what is it good for? Historical contribution of the military and war to occupational therapy and hand therapy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18436131     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
War has negative connotations; nevertheless, this article aims to highlight some of the positive outcomes that have occurred in the fields of occupational therapy (OT) and hand therapy due to war and war-related injuries. From the military background of one of OT's founders, Thomas Kidner, to the valiant efforts of the reconstruction aides, to the origin of hand therapy during the Vietnam War, the military influence has been a powerful force in furthering our profession. This article reviews the unique history of war, the establishment and development of OT and hand therapy, and the contributions from military service members.
Authors:
Sheila Catherine Yakobina; Stephanie Robin Yakobina; Sandra Harrison-Weaver
Publication Detail:
Type:  Historical Article; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of hand therapy : official journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists     Volume:  21     ISSN:  0894-1130     ISO Abbreviation:  J Hand Ther     Publication Date:    2008 Apr-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-04-25     Completed Date:  2008-09-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8806591     Medline TA:  J Hand Ther     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  106-13; quiz 114     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Hand Therapy Center at Capital Medical Center, Olympia, Washington 98502, USA. yakobina@msn.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Clinical Competence
Hand Injuries / therapy
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Humans
Military Personnel / history*
Occupational Therapy / history*
Societies, Medical / history
War*

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