Handy insights: Could online patient-reported outcome measures be used to assess hand injury rehabilitation?

ABSTRACT: This protocol explores the use of online patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to assess recovery following hand trauma surgery. Hand injuries significantly impact patients' functional abilities and quality of life, making PROMs crucial for tracking recovery and guiding rehabilitation. This study leverages online versions of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) and Hand Injury Severity Score (HISS) to assess patient perceptions of their recovery over time. Our prospective cohort study involves 250 participants who will complete these PROMs at four intervals post-surgery. We aim to understand how demographic factors such as age, gender, and injury severity influence recovery perceptions and outcomes. This research seeks to enhance patient care by identifying factors that influ

SUBMITTER: Kajitani S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11600655 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature