https://www.selleckchem.com/products/blasticidin-s-hcl.html OBJECTIVE Distal radius fractures in the older population significantly impair grip strength. The aim of the study was to investigate whether a hand strength focused exercise program during the period of immobilization for nonoperatively managed distal radius fractures in this population improved grip strength and quality of life. DESIGN This is a single-center randomized controlled trial with concealed allocation, assessor blinding, and intention-to-treat analysis. Fifty-two patients older than 60 yrs who experienced distal radius fractures managed nonoperatively with cast immobilization. The intervention group (n = 26) received a home hand strength-focused exercise program from 2 and 6 wks after injury while immobilized in a full short arm cast. The control group (n = 26) performed finger range of motion exercises as per protocol. Primary outcome was grip strength ratio of injured arm compared with uninjured arm. Secondary outcome included functional scores of the 11-item shortened version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand. Outcomes were measured at 2, 6, and 12 wks after injury. RESULTS The intervention group significantly improved grip strength ratio at both 6 and 12 wks (6 wks 40% vs 25%, P = 0.0044, and 12 wks 81% vs 51%, P = 0.0035). The intervention group improved the 11-item Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score at 12 wks; however, this was not statistically significant (25 vs 40, P = 0.066). CONCLUSIONS A hand strength-focused exercise program for elderly patients with distal radius fractures while immobilized significantly improved grip strength.BACKGROUND Thirty-five years ago, Benner defined an expert nurse as one who applies deep knowledge and experience across different contexts and clinical situations. Since that time, there has been little exploration of expertise in cancer nursing. OBJECTIVES To explore and describe characteristics of expert cancer nurses and to