Occupational therapy to restore the work ability of a barber with malignant lymphoma with abnormal sensations in the distal parts of both fingers due to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

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  • Sakuma Yuka
    Department of Rehabilitation, Kita-Fukushima Medical Center
  • Iokawa Kazuaki
    Preparing Section for New Faculty of Medical Science, Fukushima Medical University
  • Fujita Takaaki
    Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Tohoku Fukushi University
  • Yamamoto Yuichi
    Department of Rehabilitation, Kita-Fukushima Medical Center
  • Kai Tatsuyuki
    Department of Hematology, Kita-Fukushima Medical Center

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  • 化学療法誘発性末梢神経障害による異常感覚を呈した悪性リンパ腫患者に対する作業療法
  • 化学療法誘発性末梢神経障害による異常感覚を呈した悪性リンパ腫患者に対する作業療法 : 理容師としての復職を目指した症例
  • カガク リョウホウ ユウハツセイ マッショウ シンケイ ショウガイ ニ ヨル イジョウ カンカク オ テイシタ アクセイ リンパシュ カンジャ ニ タイスル サギョウ リョウホウ : リヨウシ ト シテ ノ フクショク オ メザシタ ショウレイ
  • ─理容師としての復職を目指した症例─

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Abstract

We performed occupational therapy to restore the work ability of a barber with malignant lymphoma with abnormal sensations in the distal parts of both fingers due to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. The patient experienced numbness and pain in the distal part of both fingers, facing difficulty with fine motor skills, such as writing and using chopsticks. Occupational therapy gradually introduced the practice of fine movements, such as writing, using chopsticks, and utilizing scissors. A slight improvement was observed in the sensations in both fingers, leading to increased finger mobility and resumption of work as a barber. To promote the use of hands with abnormal sensations, it seems effective to perform systematic article manipulation with reference to desensitization therapy and use tactile sensations in the healthy sense area of the hands for task execution. Furthermore, it is essential to set occupational therapy goals based on the professional role of the patient.

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