Dash outcome measure institute for work and health. The dash and quickdash outcome measure are available free of charge provided they are not sold or incorporated into a product that are sold. Current functional outcome assessment a patient having a documented functional outcome assessment utilizing a standardized tool and a care plan if indicated within the previous 30 days. There are 30 total questions, 5 related to symptoms, 25 related to functional tasks. A dash score may notbe calculated if there are greater than 3 missing items.
The recorded measure is the distance forward that the fingers reach while the subject is in the most forward lean position. A quickdash score may not be calculated if there is greater than 1 missing item. Approved versions of the dash outcome measure are now available in 50 languages. The survey results indicate 94% of therapists using the dash or quickdash identified it as both an assessment and an outcome measure. Quickdash questionnaire hospital for special surgery. The test is considered the gold standard of low back functional outcome tools 1. Description of test typepurpose of test the dash outcome measure is a 30item, selfreport questionnaire designed to measure physical. If you did not have the opportunity to perform an activity in the past week, please make your best estimate. The main objective behind its development was to develop a regional outcome measure which conceptualises the upper extremity as a single functional unit. Functional activities are assessed with eight questions.
When possible, ask subject to use both arms when reaching to avoid rotation of the trunk. Two optional additional modules are work 4 items and sports 4 items. Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a current functional outcome assessment using a standardized functional outcome assessment tool on the date of the encounter and documentation of a care plan based on identified functional outcome deficiencies on the date of the identified deficiencies. Dash welcome to our website where you will find uptodate. The dash disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand outcome measure is a 30item, selfreport questionnaire that measures physical function and symptoms in people with musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb. Roos em, roos hp, lohmander ls, ekdahl c, beynnon bd. Outcome measurements can frequently cross multiple domains of care and may serve as surrogate outcome measurements if traditional measures are unavailable.
Similar to the dash, each item has 5 response options and, from the item scores, scale scores are calculated, ranging from 0 no disability to 100 most severe disability. Functional outcome assessment documented and care plan documented, if indicated, within the previous 30 days. Please rate your ability to do the following activities in the last week by circling the number below the appropriate response. The dash outcome measure is scored in two components. This measure is nqfendorsed for use in the ltch setting. Outcome measures tac transport accident commission. The dash is a 30item selfreport questionnaire designed to assess musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limbs. If you did not have the opportunity to perform an activity in the past week, please make your best estimate on which response would be the most accurate.
There have been many outcome measures that have been validated in the literature. It doesnt matter which hand or arm you use to perform the. Identify the tools needed to assist in making rtp decisions. Dash cannot be computed if greater than three items are missing. It has two, 4item, optional modules used to measure symptoms and function in athletes, artists, and workers who require a high level of function. Download a document which contains information about scoring the dash. Current functional outcome assessment a patient having a documented functional outcome. The knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score koos is a questionnaire designed to assess short and. Feb 01, 2012 outcome measures should be relevant to patients, easy to use, reliable, valid, and responsive to clinical changes.
This questionnaire asks about your symptoms as well. Please answer every section and mark in each section only the one box that applies to you. Current functional outcome assessment a patient having a. Upper extremity return to play manchester university.
Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwoodbscpt,fcampt andandrewwhitebpe,bscpt,fcampt outcome measures are a way for clinicians to measure clinical change in patients over time. Before downloading any of the translations, please read our terms and conditions. Welcome to our website where you will find uptodate information about the dash and quickdash outcome measures and related tools and products dash stands for disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand. The shoulder pain and disability index spadi is a selfadministered questionnaire that consists of two dimensions, one for pain and the other for functional activities. The functional independence measure fim is a global measure of disability, widely used as a common language measure of outcome across the western world. Functional outcome assessment patient completed questionnaires designed to measure a patients limitations in performing the usual human tasks of living and to directly quantify functional and behavioral symptoms. The dash score was first described in 1996 by hudak et al. Please answer every question, based on your condition in the last week. The pain dimension consists of five questions regarding the severity of an individuals pain. Do not begin a translation of the dash andor quick dash outcome measuers into any foreign languages until you have. Functional outcome assessment using a standardized tool is documented within the previous 30 days and care plan, based on identified deficiencies on the date of the functional outcome assessment, is documented. Dash and its shorter version, the quick dash,2,3,16 the upper extremity functional scale uefs,22 the upper extremity functional index uefi,30 and the upper limb functional index ulfi. A quickdash score may not be calculated if there is.
Quickdash disabilitysymptom score sum of n responses 1 x 25, where n is equal to the number of completed responses. The dash disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand is a standardised outcome measure that could be used for this purpose hudak et al 1996, mcconnell et al 1999. Demonstrate the use of total arc in measuring shoulder rom for ue athletes. Explain what functional tests are best to be used with ue return to paly decisions. The lower extremity functional scale lefs is a questionnaire containing 20 questions about a persons ability to perform everyday tasks. Patientreported outcome measures proms are measures of the outcome of treatments reported directly by the. The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand dash. Take a complication rate, like infection from joint replacement surgery, for example. Review article open patientreported outcome measures for asthma. Upper extremityspecific measures of disability and outcomes. The quickdash outcome measure is designed to be used on patients presenting with one or more disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand. Further information regarding scoring is available in the functional outcome measurement section of this document. Dash outcome measure is the shared property of the institute for.
Dec 18, 2009 the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand dash outcome questionnaire. Disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand dash optum physical. The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand dash outcome questionnaire. Neck disability index this questionnaire has been designed to give us information as to how your neck pain has affected your ability to manage in everyday life.
Functional outcome measure score scores from the back and neck index, dash, lefs, or other functional outcome measurement tool can be entered into the appropriate boxes on this patient summary form. Fingers should not touch the ruler while reaching forward. The outcome measure should be designed to assess or evaluate the functional outcome among upper limb prosthesis users. An outcome measure is a tool used to assess a patients current status1. Physiotherapy outcome measures please complete the psfs and nprs, or other outcome measures name. It is an 18item measure of dependency for activities of daily living comprising motor and 5 cognitive items each measured on a scale of 17. Quickdash disabilitysymptom score, where n is equal to the number of completed responses. The dash disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand article pdf available in american journal of industrial medicine 296. Complete at the end of the history and prior to physical examination. Outcome measures oswestry disability questionnaire odq o region specific measure of disability o modified version contains 10 items o each item scored 0 5 o items are summed and expressed as a percentage o higher numbers indicate greater disability odq score disability interpretation 020% minimal disability 2140% moderate disability. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwood. A modified quickdash9 provides a valid outcome instrument. Functional outcome deficiencies impairment or loss of physical function related to.
The initial results may help determine the course of treatment intervention. The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand score can be used to measure disability for any region of the upper limb. With over 400 measures and supported by some of the worlds best doctors, clinicians, therapists and physical medicine and rehabilitation researchers, the rehabilitation measure database rmd is the goto resource for benchmarks and outcomes. A quick dash score may not be calculated if there is greater than 1 missing item. Dash disabilitysymptom score sum of n responses n 1 x 25, where n is the number of completed responses. Welcome to our website where you will find uptodate information about the dash and quickdash outcome measures and related tools and products dash stands for disabilities of the arm. Your story matters citation worth, allison, victoria hammersley, rebecca knibb, bertine flokstradeblok, audrey dunngalvin, samantha walker, anthony e j dubois, and aziz. Optum physical health clinical forms instruction manual. The clinimetric properties of an outcome measure are not fixed but vary among different settings and populations in which the outcome measure is used. The quick dash is an 11 item outcome measure instead of the 30 item dash that still measures physical function in people with musculoskeletal disorders in their upper extremities. Assess functional disability related to the upper extremity.
The patientspecific functional scale this useful questionnaire can be used to quantify activity limitation and measure functional outcome for patients with any orthopaedic condition. Joint and diseasespecific outcome measures have been developed for the shoulder, the elbow, and the wrist and. Functional outcome deficiencies impairment or loss of function related to. This questionnaire asks about your symptoms as well as your ability to perform certain activities. Dash instructions this questionnaire asks about your symptoms as well asyour ability to perform certain activities. Dash welcome to our website where you will find upto. Develop and understand a matrix of objective measures to.
Outcome measures may provide a score, an interpretation of results and at times a risk categorization of the patient. The dash questionnaire is not able to say that a particular score represents a specific level of disability such as mild, moderate or severe disability or objectively determine whether an individual patient is or is not able to work, but a recent study of users of the dash outcome measure found that a dash score ranging from 0 to 29 was thought. Using outcome measures in the clinic jenniferharwoodbscpt. Knee injury and osteoarthritis outcome score koosdevelopment of a selfadministered outcome measure. Oct 30, 2003 validity, reliability and responsiveness of the disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand outcome measure in different regions of the upper extremity. Quickdash disabilitysymptom score sum of n responses 1 x 25, where nis equal to the number of completed responses. The dash reflects the impact of a disorder in terms of physical function and symptoms, which are the two main reasons patients seek care for a disorder of the musculoskeletal system.
The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand dash score aaos. Outcome evaluation measures for wrist and hand which one. The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand dash score. Pdf development of an upper extremity outcome measure. The clinimetric properties of outcome measures include both psychometric aspects validity, reliability and responsiveness and clinical utility feasibility, interpretability and external validity. Functional outcome could include factors such as function, acceptance, usage, satisfaction, adaptation, and ability. The oswestry disability index also known as the oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire is an extremely important tool that researchers and disability evaluators use to measure a patients permanent functional disability. A dash score may not be calculated if there are greater than 3 missing items.
Prior to providing any intervention, an outcome measure provides baseline data. Measures of adult shoulder function wiley online library. Disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand questionnaire. With this outcome measure, some organizations may use this as a gauge to improve. Scoring dash and quickdash scoring formula sum of n responsesn 125 where n represents the number of completed items. Please answer every question, based on your condition in the last week, by circling the appropriate number.
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