A retrospective cohort study of QuickDASH scores for common acute trauma conditions presenting for hand therapy.
METHODS
Retrospective cohort study.


BACKGROUND
The QuickDASH outcome measure is a valid and reliable measurement tool for assessing disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand.


OBJECTIVE
There is limited literature providing typical QuickDASH scores for upper limb conditions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the QuickDASH scores typically observed in specific upper limb pathologies.


METHODS
This study examined QuickDASH scores for acute trauma conditions presenting for hand therapy. A sample of 481 patient cases were identified, across five upper limb conditions involving a flexor or extensor tendon injury or repair, distal radius fracture, metacarpal fracture, or complex trauma.


RESULTS
Typical scores were determined at initial and final therapy sessions for these upper limb conditions.


CONCLUSIONS
The summary data from different diagnostic subgroups provides comparison data for clinicians to use when making comparisons, or setting goals.


METHODS
Level 3.
Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia.
Mikayla
M
Southam
Physiotherapy Department, Logan Hospital, Queensland Health, Yatala, Queensland, Australia. Electronic address: susan.driessens@health.qld.gov.au.
Susan
S
Driessens
Physiotherapy Department, Logan Hospital, Queensland Health, Yatala, Queensland, Australia.
Christopher
C
Burton
Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia.
Rodney
R
Pope
Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia.
Penelope
P
Thurnwald
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D055815:Young Adult
Hand therapy; Normative data; QuickDASH; Upper limb