Table 2.
Bivariate Analysis: Individual PROMIS Global Health Items and Global Health Subscales Associated With QuickDASH (Disability) in Patients With Upper Extremity Illness (n = 112).
| Individual items | Mean ± SD | Correlation with QuickDASH | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global01 General health | 3.8 ± 0.90 | -0.12 | .21 |
| Global02 Quality of lifea | 4.1 ± 0.86 | -0.15 | .12 |
| Global03 Physical healthb | 3.6 ± 0.89 | -0.2 | .04 |
| Global04 Mental healtha | 4.0 ± 0.84 | -0.14 | .15 |
| Global05 Social discretionarya | 3.9 ± 0.87 | -0.12 | .2 |
| Global06 Physical functionb | 4.1 ± 1.0 | -0.62 | <.0001 |
| Global07 Painb | 3.6 ± 0.80 | -0.48 | <.0001 |
| Global08 Fatigueb | 2.2 ± 0.86 | 0.4 | <.0001 |
| Global09 Social roles | 3.8 ± 1.0 | -0.43 | <.0001 |
| Global10 Emotional problemsa | 2.2 ± 0.86 | 0.2 | .04 |
| Global health subscales | Mean ± SD | Correlation with QuickDASH | P value |
| PROMIS Global Mental Health scale | 49 ± 4.9 | -0.09 | .34 |
| PROMIS Global Physical Health scale | 44 ± 4.8 | -0.47 | <.0001 |
Note. PROMIS = Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System; QuickDASH = Quick Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand.
a
Items scored under Mental Health scale.
b
Items scored under Physical Health scale.
Bold indicates significant difference (P value below .05).