Leigh A Lehman1, Bhagwant S Sindhu2, Orit Shechtman3, Sergio Romero4, Craig A Velozo5. 1. Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina Upstate, Spartanburg, South Carolina. Electronic address: lalehman@aol.com. 2. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 3. Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. 4. Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Center, North Florida/South Georgia Veteran's Affairs System, Gainesville, Florida. 5. Rehabilitation Outcomes Research Center, North Florida/South Georgia Veteran's Affairs System, Gainesville, Florida; Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective Measurement Comparison. INTRODUCTION: Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders affect millions, thus, discerning optimal assessments for measuring change in upper extremity function is critical. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To compare responsiveness (ability to measure change) of the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI). METHODS: Statistical analyses included Rasch analysis to place the instruments on the same scale, analysis of variance to compare change scores, correlations to compare change scores with global ratings, and the use of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to determine meaningful change scores and overall error. RESULTS: Change scores on the DASH and UEFI and correlations between change scores and global ratings were similar. Areas under the ROC curves for the DASH and UEFI were 67% and 65%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Neither assessment has a clear advantage over the other when measuring clinical change. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Not applicable. Copyright (c) 2010 Hanley & Belfus. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective Measurement Comparison. INTRODUCTION: Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders affect millions, thus, discerning optimal assessments for measuring change in upper extremity function is critical. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To compare responsiveness (ability to measure change) of the Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI). METHODS: Statistical analyses included Rasch analysis to place the instruments on the same scale, analysis of variance to compare change scores, correlations to compare change scores with global ratings, and the use of receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to determine meaningful change scores and overall error. RESULTS: Change scores on the DASH and UEFI and correlations between change scores and global ratings were similar. Areas under the ROC curves for the DASH and UEFI were 67% and 65%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Neither assessment has a clear advantage over the other when measuring clinical change. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Not applicable. Copyright (c) 2010 Hanley & Belfus. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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