Normative Values of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire for Patients with and without Hand Conditions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire has been widely used for nearly 20 years to assess patients with a variety of hand and upper extremity conditions. However, normative data have not previously been collected, limiting interpretation.

Methods

The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire was administered to 579 participants recruited from the general population. In addition, participants were asked to identify any problem affecting their hand(s), including trauma, hand disease/condition, systemic illness, or nonspecific symptoms. Comorbidities and demographic data were also collected.

Results

Total Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire score for healthy individuals was indicative of generally good hand function (95.2; 95 percent CI, 94.3 to 96.1). Individua

SUBMITTER: Nolte MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5588690 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature