Table 2.

Frequency table of the questions that were administered during the computerized adaptive testing (CAT) model in a simulated cohort of 1000 patients.

Description, [answer options range]	Administered in CAT, N (%)
Q1: Feeling in the hand is now [Normal – Absent]	87 (8.7%)
Q2: Pain when the hand is cold/damp [Non-existent – Unbearable]	12 (1.2%)
Q3: Pain in the hand most of the time [Non-existent – Unbearable]	28 (2.8%)
Q4: Ability to use the hand for fiddly things [Skilful – Clumsy]	256 (26%)
Q5: General movement of the hand [Flexible – Stiff]	33 (3.3%)
Q6: Hand grip [Strong – Weak]	132 (13%)
Q7: Hand usage for everyday activities [No problem – Useless]	1000 (100%)
Q8: Hand usage for work [No problem – Useless]	932 (93%)
Q9: Feeling when looking at hand appearance [Unconcerned – Embarrassed and self-conscious]	0 (0%)
Q10: Feeling when thinking about the hand [Unconcerned – Very upset]	0 (0%)