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E Mitchell-Krever, JM Lacroix. Evaluation of a comprehensive nondominant hand skills training program. Can J Plast Surg 1998;6(4):191-195.

A program to teach hand skills with the nondominant hand to patients with significant injuries to the dominant hand was evaluated. Fifty-three patients participated. Highly significant effects of training were observed with respect to all dependent skills variables. Age and sex were noncontributory, with all ages and both sexes exhibiting significant improvements with training. Questionnaire data indicated a high degree of satisfaction with the program, and that the training led to a high rate of vocational success. Surgeons may consider hand skills training programs for their patients with significant dominant hand limitations

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Dominance Nondominant hand Rehabilitation Skills training

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Evaluation of a Comprehensive Nondominant Hand Skills Training Program

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