Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis
Conditions
Keywords
Trapeziometacarpal arthrosis, cross-cultural adaptation, Turkish version, reliability, validity
Brief summary
To our knowledge, a Turkish version of the TASD questionnaire, frequently used for assessing TMC arthrosis worldwide, does not currently exist. Therefore, proper translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the tool are necessary for non-English speaking patients. This study aimed to develop the Turkish version of the TASD questionnaire, and to demonstrate its reliability and validity for use in patients with TMC arthrosis.
Detailed description
The original TASD was translated into Turkish independently by a physiotherapist with expertise in hand research and proficiency in English, a healthcare professional, and English teacher with no healthcare background. Demographic data were collected, followed by administration of the TASD questionnaire, the Thumb Disability Examination (TDX) questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain assessment, and hand grip and pinch strength measurements using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar Hydraulic Pinch Gauge to assess thumb function and muscle strength. The questionnaires were administered twice, with a 7-day interval, during which no medical or rehabilitation intervention was provided that could alter the clinical condition of the patients.
Interventions
The TASD questionnaire, the Thumb Disability Examination (TDX) questionnaire, the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, as well as hand grip and pinch strength measurements using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar Hydraulic Pinch Gauge Dynamometer were employed to assess thumb function and muscle strength. The questionnaires were administered twice, with a 7-day interval, during which no medical or rehabilitation intervention was made that could alter the clinical condition of the patients.
Sponsors
University of Gaziantep
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged 18 years or older, * Diagnosis of Trapeziometacarpal arthrosis
Exclusion criteria
* Surgery on the thumb and/or hand/wrist, * Acute trauma to the thumb, * Cognitive problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability Questionnaire | 7 days | The TASD was developed by Becker et al. to evaluate symptom intensity, disability severity, and treatment effectiveness in individuals with TMC arthrosis |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thumb Disability Examination Questionnaire | 7 days | The TDX consists of 20 items organized into three subcategories, evaluating limitations in ADLs, pain severity, and patient satisfaction with thumb function |
| Power Grip Strength and Pinch Strength | 7 days | Power grip strength (PGS) and pinch strength (PS) were measured using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar® Hydraulic Pinch Gauge, respectively. |
| Visual Analogue Scale | 7 days | Pain intensity was assessed by asking the patient to rate their current pain on a 10 cm scale (0, no pain, 10, intolerable pain) |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed