The study purpose was to investigate how persons lacking one hand managed everyday activities, focusing on their use of technical devices and prostheses. A postal questionnaire was answered by 28 persons lacking one hand, reporting high independence. The most dependence and perceived difficulties occurred in eating and drinking, grooming, shopping, and washing. Only a few technical devices were in use, but those were highly appreciated. Since client-based knowledge of activity and use of technical devices for persons lacking one hand is scarce, the results are important for hand therapy. Result dissemination to clients and rehabilitation staff is crucial, in order to promote clients’ independence and mastery in everyday life.
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