The Efficacy of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy or Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy in Improving Upper Extremity Motor Function in Adults with Hemiplegia After a Traumatic Brain Injury

The final portfolio contains 11 research articles from both national and international journals. Study designs include two randomized control trials, one systematic review, four quasi-experimental studies, one case study, two case series, and one pilot case study. All studies relate directly to components of the evidence-based practice question and will be used to draft new practice guidelines for using constraint-induced movement therapy (CIMT) or modified constraint-induced movement therapy (mCIMT) in occupational therapy practice. Seven articles specifically describe the effectiveness of CIMT or mCIMT for adults with hemiplegia following a traumatic brain injury. The other four articles describe the effectiveness of CIMT or mCIMT for adults with hemiplegia following a cerebrovascular accident or an acquired brain injury. These themes will be discussed in detail