Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Daily Life Activity in Patients with Wrist Pathology

Abstract

The questionnaire for the evaluation of daily life activity in patients with wrist pathology is presented. This questionnaire has been elaborated taking into account social and cultural peculiarities of Russians life and includes 33 questions reflecting the possibilities of carrying out of personal every day activities (hygiene, dressing, putting on shoes, cooking, eating etc.). The functional activity of patients with various wrist pathology ( bone fractures, traumatic wrist and fingers avulsion, multicomponent wrist injuries, tendon injuries, Dupuytren's contracture) was assessed by that questionnaire. Analysis of data obtained showed the conformity of questionnaire to modern requirements of psychometry - high validity, sensitivity and reliability. This questionnaire should be used for the evaluation of rehabilitation efficacy of patients with wrist pathology.

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