Evidence Based Practice modules-Measurement Scales in Clinical Research of the Upper Extremity, Part2

Measurement Scales in Clinical Research of the Upper Extremity, Part2

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This article discusses the different measurement scales that are commonly used in clinical research studies of the upper extremity, specifically focusing on the hand/wrist and shoulder/elbow. It provides an overview of the scales used to measure general health, pain, and patient satisfaction, and then goes on to describe the characteristics and uses of specific scales in more detail. The most commonly used scales in the hand/wrist studies are the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) and the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ). The scales most commonly used in shoulder/elbow studies are the DASH, the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (ASES), and the Simple Shoulder Test (SST). Each scale is described in terms of its reliability, validity, responsiveness, and use in specific conditions or treatments. The article concludes by discussing the choice of outcome measurement scale and emphasizes the importance of selecting a scale that aligns with the specific research question or condition being studied.

Keywords

measurement scales

clinical research studies

upper extremity

hand/wrist

shoulder/elbow

DASH

MHQ

SPADI

ASES

outcome measurement scale