Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2698452 | Journal of Hand Therapy | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
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.
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Authors
Sheila Catherine Yakobina, Stephanie Robin Yakobina, Sandra Harrison-Weaver,