Table 7 Self-directed treatment and adaptation in those with hand problems, stratified by consultation (clinical cohort)
Clinical cohort (n = 219) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Consulted HCP past year (n = 96) | Not consulted HCP past year (n = 123) | Statistical Significanceb | |
Self-directed treatments | |||
Medicationa | 69 (72 %) | 61 (50 %) | p = 0.001 |
Creams, gels, rubs | 48 (50 %) | 35 (29 %) | p = 0.001 |
Splints/supports | 26 (27 %) | 18 (15 %) | p = 0.023 |
Complementary | 50 (52 %) | 53 (43 %) | p = 0.186 |
Warmth/heat | 58 (60 %) | 60 (49 %) | p = 0.087 |
Resting | 69 (72 %) | 70 (57 %) | p = 0.022 |
Exercise/movement | 73 (76 %) | 78 (63 %) | p = 0.045 |
Massage | 63 (66 %) | 62 (50 %) | p = 0.024 |
Positioning | 59 (62 %) | 55 (45 %) | p = 0.038 |
Adaptation behaviour | |||
Use of gadgets | 63 (66 %) | 78 (63 %) | p = 0.735 |
Help | 75 (78 %) | 94 (76 %) | p = 0.766 |
Avoidance | 66 (69 %) | 67 (54 %) | p = 0.032 |
Different way | 89 (93 %) | 101 (82 %) | p = 0.022 |
Stopping/reducing | 64 (67 %) | 65 (53 %) | p = 0.039 |
Taking longer | 84 (88 %) | 93 (76 %) | p = 0.027 |