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Normative Values of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire for Patients with and without Hand Conditions
Michael T Nolte1,2, Melissa J Shauver1,2, Kevin C Chung1,2
1Ann Arbor, Mich.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 26, 2017
Summary
This study provides normative data for the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ). Findings show that even unaffected hands can be affected by unilateral hand problems, establishing new subnormative values.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Health Outcomes Research
Background:
- The Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) is a widely used tool for assessing hand and upper extremity conditions.
- Lack of normative data for the MHQ has previously limited the interpretation of patient results.
Purpose of the Study:
- To collect normative data for the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ).
- To establish baseline function values for individuals with and without hand conditions.
Main Methods:
- Administered the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ) to 579 healthy participants.
- Collected data on hand problems, comorbidities, and demographics.
Main Results:
- Healthy individuals scored 95.2 on the MHQ, indicating good hand function.
- Individuals with unilateral trauma scored lower on their affected hand (90.3) compared to their unaffected hand (mean difference 5.7).
- MHQ scores decreased with an increasing number of comorbidities.
Conclusions:
- Normative data for the MHQ are now available for interpretation.
- Unilateral hand problems can lead to subnormative scores in both affected and unaffected hands.
- These data will improve the understanding of MHQ results in future studies.
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