5 CONCLUSION
This paper presents the process of developing the first evidence-based
validated questionnaire designed to capture KAP in occupation-based hand
therapy. Whilst it was developed in South Africa, and is therefore
relevant to South African contexts, it could have international
applicability for occupational hand therapy, and could also be applied
to other types of occupational therapy practice. Future testing would be
required to test its applicability and comprehensiveness, in other
settings.