Table 2.
Characteristics of identified condition (or body region) specific patient reported outcomes.
| Measure^ | Identified studies citing the measure | Primary reference for measure | Number of unique citations for the measure | Anatomical region | Assesses | Number of items (type) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmesis visual analog scale (VAS) | [45] | None† | None† | Hand | Appearance | 1 (100 mm VAS) |
| Disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) | [43, 44, 54, 55] | [56] | 1103 | Upper limb | Symptoms, function | 30 (5-point Likert) |
| Hand function visual analog scale (VAS) | [45–47] | None† | None† | Hand | Function | 1 (100 mm VAS) |
| Hand specific ADL questionnaire | [45, 46] | [57] | 18 | Hand | Function | 10 (4-Point Likert) |
| Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) | [48] | [58] | 196 | Hand | Symptom, function, satisfaction | 37 “core” items (5-point Likert) |
| Patient Evaluation Measure (PEM) | [55] | [59] | 71 | Hand/wrist | Symptom, function | 10 (7-point Likert)* |
| Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) | [60] | [61, 62] | 210 | Wrist/hand | Symptom, function | 15 (11-point Likert) |
| Perceived grip strength scale | [53] | None† | None† | Hand | Function | 1 (100 mm VAS) |
| Scale of hand-specific activity performance | [51] | None† | None† | Hand | Function | 10 (5-point Likert) |
^Each measure is patient-administered.
*The total measure is comprised of 18 items; 10 of which form the Hand Health Profile.
†Trial did not cite a source for this measure. No article cited the trial-reported reliability, validity, or responsiveness of the instrument.