OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Hand Therapy is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
We need clinician-scientists…and clinical researchers.	31
Exploring the barriers and enablers to the standardized and routine use of patient-rated outcomes for clients presenting with hand injuries at an Australian public hospital	26
Measuring functional outcome in Dupuytren's disease: A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures	23
“I didn't know what I could do”: Behaviors, knowledge and beliefs, and social facilitation after distal radius fracture	21
Normative data for handgrip strength in Serbian children measured with a bulb dynamometer	18
Table of Contents	16
Concurrent musculoskeletal complaints in elbows, shoulders, and necks after common hand and forearm injuries or conditions: A cross-sectional study among 600 patients	14
Prescription of exercise relative motion orthoses to improve limited proximal interphalangeal joint movement: A prospective, multi-center, consecutive case series	14
Is superficial radial nerve affected in patients with hand osteoarthritis?	13
Usefulness of a hand therapy application	12
Combined clinic and home-based therapeutic approach for the treatment of bilateral radial deficiency for a young child with Holt-Oram syndrome: A case report	12
Psychosocial influences in the development of cumulative trauma disorders	11
Letter to editor: The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy	11
Development of overuse musculoskeletal conditions after combat-related upper limb amputation: a retrospective cohort study	11
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	10
Determinants of hand function in children and adolescent with Down Syndrome-A scoping review	10
Ultrasonographic assessment in vivo of the excursion and tension of flexor digitorum profundus tendon on different rehabilitation protocols after tendon repair	10
Joint position sense testing at the wrist and its correlations with kinesiophobia and pain intensity in individuals who have sustained a distal radius fracture: A cross-sectional study	9
Leveraging implementation science to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal overuse injury in musicians: A proposal for the study of a conceptual framework	9
Targeted sensorimotor retraining in the clinical setting: Improving patient outcomes following distal upper extremity injury	9
The forgotten radial nerve: A conceptual framework for treatment of lateral elbow pain	9
A rehabilitation protocol for the use of a 3D-printed prosthetic hand in pediatrics: A case report	8
An investigation into the reliability and methodology of the Linburg-Comstock anomaly clinical test	8
The impact of a hand therapy workplace-based educational approach on the management of lateral elbow tendinopathy: A randomized controlled study	8
Proprioception evaluation and treatment: Hand therapist practice patterns	8

Response to “Recommendations for management of neonatal brachial plexus palsy: Based on clinical review”	8
Scapholunate and lunotriquetral joint dynamic stabilizers and their role in wrist neuromuscular control and proprioception	8
The Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) was successfully translated into Tamil	7
The patient-rated elbow evaluation was successfully translated into the Arabic language	7
Digital wound assessment by hand specialists is moderately reliable	7
Hand therapy role in return to work for patients with hand and upper limb conditions	7
Is mirror therapy combined with a routine physiotherapy protocol effective for children with obstetrical upper brachial plexus palsy?	7
Feasibility and impact of a musculoskeletal health for musicians (MHM) program for musician students: A randomized controlled pilot study	7
Incorporation of occupational based intervention into joint protection education for individuals with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: A case series	7
User experiences of digital prostheses in daily functioning in people with an amputation of thumb or finger	7
The hands I've been dealt	7
Reduced pain and improved daily activities for individuals with hand osteoarthritis using a silicone wrist hand orthosis	7
Orthotic intervention options to non-surgically manage adult and pediatric trigger finger: A systematic review	6
Psychometric evaluation of the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) in patients with orthopedic shoulder impairments seeking outpatient rehabilitation	6
Chronic lateral elbow tendinopathy with a supervised graded exercise protocol	6
Development and validation of a WHO ICF compliant hand and upper limb assessment tool for children: The Reach Out questionnaire	6
Case report illustrating use of serial elastic tension digital neoprene orthoses (ETDNO) protocol in the treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint flexion contracture	6
Carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace. Triggers, coping strategies, and economic impact: A qualitative study from the perspective of women manual workers	6
An analysis of wrist and forearm range of motion using the Dartfish motion analysis system	6
Table of Contents	6
Wrist and forearm range of motion commencement time following primary triangular fibrocartilage complex foveal repair surgery: A scoping review	6
The biomechanics of osteoarthritis in the hand: Implications and prospects for hand therapy	6
Preventive strategies, exercises and rehabilitation of hand neuropathy in cyclists: A systematic review	5
Prevalence and predictors of elbow flexion contractures during early childhood following brachial plexus birth injury	5
Quantifying thenar muscle biomechanical properties: Sex-based variations and implications for grip strength	5
Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis	5
Practitioners in the hand therapy field report a need for increased structured education opportunities	5
Practice patterns following carpometacarpal (CMC) arthroplasty	5
Utilization of 3D printed orthoses for musculoskeletal conditions of the upper extremity: A systematic review	5
Convergent validity and responsiveness of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure for the evaluation of therapeutic outcomes for patients with carpometacarpal osteoarthritis	5
Improving how orthopedic journals report research outcomes based on sex and gender	5
Asymmetric involvement of hands: Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Bimanual Fine Motor Function 2.0 classification in children with cerebral palsy	5
Effect of splinting and kinesiotaping treatments on functional status, sleep quality and median nerve cross-sectional area in carpal tunnel syndrome: A single blind prospective randomized controlled s	5
Tensile load on the flexor digitorum profundus tendon during palmar and lateral blocking exercises: Influence on blocking force and distal interphalangeal joint flexion angle	5
Hand therapy utilization following digital flexor tendon repair: Trends, timing, predictive factors, and association with reoperation	5
The efficacy of taping on elbow proprioception in healthy individuals: A single-blinded randomized placebo-controlled study	5
Active wrist joint position sense (AWJPS) test offers variable reliability levels and scores among multiple wrist angles and tester-experience levels	5
A description of the barriers, facilitators, and experiences of hand therapists in providing remote (tele) rehabilitation: An interpretive description approach	5
Investigation of the barriers to and functional outcomes of telerehabilitation in patients with hand injury	4
Comparative efficacy of the dorsal application of Kinesio tape and splinting for carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial	4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	4
Effective assessments to identify overuse injuries in unaffected limbs of persons with unilateral upper limb amputations	4
Focal dystonia in musicians, a literature review	4
Management of stable proximal interphalangeal joint volar plate injuries with figure-of-8 orthoses: A parallel-group randomized controlled trial	4
Weight-bearing test of traumatic triangular fibrocartilage complex lesion with unstable radioulnar joint	4
Instructions for authors	4
Comments on “Reliability and agreement between two wearable inertial sensor devices for measurement of arm activity during walking and running gait” by Sama et al	4
Instructions for authors	4
The patient-rated tennis elbow evaluation questionnaire was successfully translated to Korean	4

Effectiveness of a home training program on improving pinch force perception in older adults	4
Management of everyday life after a hand operation—A qualitative study of patients with a weak sense of coherence	4
A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of mirror therapy in improving strength, range of movement and muscle activity, in people with carpal tunnel syndrome	4
(Re-)Defining ergonomics in hand therapy: Applications for the management of upper extremity osteoarthritis	4
Grip strength is more sensitive to changes in elbow position than isolated wrist extension strength in patients with lateral elbow tendinopathy	4
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	4
Patients living with upper extremity arthritis may experience limitations in physical, mental, and social health: A technical report	4
Immediate effects of Kinesio taping in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled double-blind ultrasonographic study	4
Letter to the editor	3
Ring finger metacarpal fracture iatrogenic rotation using an ulnar gutter splint: A cadaveric study	3
The intermetacarpal distance method for assessment of active thumb radial abduction has excellent test-retest agreement, reliability, and precision in persons with non-operative thumb carpometacarpal	3
Psychosocial factors addressed by occupational therapists in hand therapy: A mixed-methods study	3
The Patient-Rated Elbow Evaluation and the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons—Elbow form capture aspects of functioning that are important to patients with elbow injuries	3
Brazilian version of the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function test: An observational cross-sectional study on standardization, reliability and normative data	3
Test-retest reliability of joint position sense in the carpometacarpal joint among healthy adults	3
Safety and efficacy of ultrasonography of tension after zone II flexor tendon repair: A randomized controlled trial	3
Distal biceps tendon rupture: Is surgery the best course of treatment? Two case reports	3
The effect of manual lymphatic drainage on intraneural edema of the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial	3
Provocative maneuvers demonstrate excellent accuracy in the “virtual” diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome among people with upper limb conditions—a short technical report	3
Reviewer’s- unsung heroes now more than ever	3
Instructions for authors	3
Prevalence of positive modified scapular assistance test in patients with shoulder pain with and without scapular dyskinesis: a cross-sectional study	3
A systematic review of biopsychosocial prognostic factors of recovery after a proximal humerus fracture	3
Mid-term effects of two different Kinesio tape treatments in female patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: Randomized controlled ultrasonographic study	3
Effects of dual-task interference on dexterity performance in people with mild to moderately severe Parkinson’s disease: An observational analysis	3
Clinical effects of proprioceptive thumb exercise for individuals with carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial	3
Influence of forearm rotation on the kinetic stabilizing efficiency of the muscles that control the scapholunate joint. Clinical application in proprioceptive and neuromuscular rehabilitation programs	3
A traction orthosis for the treatment of proximal phalangeal fractures	3
The consequences of a thoracic outlet syndrome's entrapment model on the biomechanics of the ulnar nerve - Cadaveric study	3
A retrospective analysis of quality of life domains impacted by distal radius fracture and ulnar neuropathy	3
Shoulder structure and function: The impact of osteoarthritis and rehabilitation strategies	3
Editorial Board / Masthead / ASHT Officers	3
Comments on “Concurrent validity and precision of the thumb disability examination (TDX) in first carpometacarpal osteoarthritis” by Johnson et al.	3
Improving the structural validity of the QuickDASH questionnaire: Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling in 1798 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome	3
Case-based report of graded motor imagery experience in traumatic brachial plexus injury: The art of moving without moving	3
An evaluation of wrist and forearm movement during purposeful activities and range of movement exercises after surgical repair of a distal radius fracture: A randomized crossover study	3
Patient satisfaction of hand therapy services	3
Clinical measurement of functional dart thrower's motion in patients with unilateral wrist conditions undergoing nonoperative or postoperative hand therapy	3
Immediate effects of elbow orthoses on elbow proprioception in asymptomatic individuals: A randomized sham-controlled single-blinded study	3
The management of hand osteoarthritis: The rheumatologist's perspective	3
The elastography of distal ulnar nerve branches in cyclists	3