title: Creating a clinically useful data collection form for the DASH questionnaire.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We generated a clinically useful data collection form for the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. This data collection form is designed to aid in measuring change and goal setting.
  
  
  METHODS
  Rasch analysis was used to generate three data collection forms for constructs on the DASH (gross motor, fine motor, and symptoms; N = 960). A form was completed to represent the findings from 1 study participant. Admission and discharge data were illustrated for one of the three sections (gross motor activity). Possible goals were indicated on the admission form. The discharge form illustrates whether these goals have been achieved.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Figures illustrate the utility of the forms in observing functional change from admission to discharge and how the forms aid in goal setting.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Use of the data collection form has many positive implications. This type of form could aid in goal setting and treatment planning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina Upstate, 800 University Way, Spartanburg, SC 29303, USA. llehman@uscupstate.edu
authors.forename: Leigh A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Lehman
authors.forename: Bhagwant S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Sindhu
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Craig A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Velozo
mesh_terms: D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D034941:Upper Extremity; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*