Wrist splints pros and cons; and ideas to make wearing any splint more bearable

I've had more splints, casts and strapping devices in my lifetime than I can even count and I've had them for many of my joints- toes, ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, fingers.  I think the only joints that have escaped are the proximal body joints like my spine, hips and shoulders. So in light of all of these possible negatives to splint wearing, I've tried to think about some strategies to make wearing a wrist splint or any other splint more tolerable.  If you have other strategies, please share them in comments.

• Have your splint fitted or created by an expert, such as an occupational therapist. If it's possible, you may want to try several kinds. Or if one just doesn't fit or isn't functional for you, the therapist may be able to modify it or add padding.
• Ask questions and make sure the OT or other professional understands what you want to get out of wearing it and your concerns about wearing or caring for it. BUT, also listen to his/her advice and instructions, even if it isn't what you want to hear.
• When having a working splint fitted, try to think about specific activities (like dressing or driving) that you will need to be able to do. Simulate those activities to make sure that the splint isn't rubbing, pinching or is too uncomfortable.
• Remember that you may need to modify the way you grip something or do a task with the splint on and work or adapting the splint to your daily activities.
• Get the wearing instructions and advice (length of time each day, activities, how to wash or care for the splint, etc) in writing from the health care professional who prescribed the splint.
• If you know that you'll be doing activities with it, like cleaning or washing dishes, that will get it wet or dirty, then you may want to have two identical splints that you can interchange.
• Keep a log of your splint usage and write down questions or problems to share with your doctor or therapist.