Table 3.

Frequency of endorsement and weighted kappa values for each expectation in the final survey

Expectation	Frequency	Weighted kappa	95% CI lower	95% CI upper	p value
1. Relieve pain	93%	0.711	0.523	0.898	< 0.001
2. Improve hand strength	93%	0.634	0.460	0.809	< 0.001
3. Improve ability to write, turn pages, type, or use your cell phone	89%	0.780	0.656	0.903	< 0.001
4. Improve ability to do fine, prolonged activities (for example, tie a knot)	89%	0.744	0.599	0.889	< 0.001
5. Improve ability to do basic activities that require some exertion (for example, open a jar, use a knife)	93%	0.664	0.490	0.837	< 0.001
6. Improve ability to drive	61%	0.836	0.708	0.965	< 0.001
7. If employed, ability to fulfill job responsibilities	54%	0.830	0.704	0.956	< 0.001
8. Improve ability to dress and manage personal care	80%	0.776	0.632	0.919	< 0.001
9. Improve ability to do jobs at home or around the house (for example, cooking, cleaning, yardwork, roofing)	80%	0.753	0.602	0.904	< 0.001
10. Improve ability to do simple things without having to accommodate or make adjustments	82%	0.752	0.595	0.910	< 0.001
11. Improve ability to work out at the gym or play a sport	76%	0.741	0.587	0.896	< 0.001
12. Improve ability to engage in a favorite activity, hobbies, or an instrument	75%	0.725	0.546	0.903	< 0.001
13. Complete activities without having to slow down or stop to take a break	75%	0.583	0.390	0.776	< 0.001
14. Improve ability to plan for social events or activities	69%	0.750	0.595	0.906	< 0.001
15. Start an activity without first hesitating or being cautious	80%	0.663	0.493	0.832	< 0.001
16. Prevent the hand condition from getting worse	95%	0.627	0.452	0.802	< 0.001
17. Perform tasks without depending on others	73%	0.591	0.386	0.796	< 0.001
18. Free mind of the constant awareness of the hand	89%	0.644	0.473	0.815	< 0.001
19. Ease an emotion that the hand condition creates (for example, sadness, anger, isolation)	64%	0.718	0.554	0.883	< 0.001