Article

Qualitative descriptive. Cold sensitivity is a common
and persistent complaint after hand injuries.
PURPOSE : To explore
the experiences of severe cold sensitivity, its consequences for daily life, and
the strategies for enduring and enabling occupation.
METHODS : Fifteen
hand-injured patients with abnormal cold sensitivity were interviewed. The
transcribed text was analyzed using manifest and latent content analysis.
Experiences of triggering factors, symptoms, and relieving strategies were described. RESULTS: The consequences and adaptation in daily life entailed a
change in life roles, a struggle to maintain self-image and changed occupational
performance and/or occupational patterns. CONCLUSIONS:
Our findings highlight the
importance of a holistic approach, including a screening of patients'
occupational roles and patterns as well as psychosocial needs, to obtain the
information needed to support patients with severe cold sensitivity to achieve a
sense of control and self-mastery.
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Langue : ANGLAIS