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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Health Outcomes Research

Background:

  • The Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire assesses functional outcomes for wrist and hand conditions.
  • Pre-injury functional status is often unknown, necessitating population-based normative data for accurate evaluation.
  • Understanding normative data is crucial for interpreting patient-reported outcomes after treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine normative data for the PRWE questionnaire in a general population.
  • To identify factors influencing these normative PRWE scores.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving hospital visitors and employees.
  • Participants completed the PRWE questionnaire and provided demographic and medical history information.
  • Exclusion criteria included recent wrist/hand surgery or treatment within the past year.

Main Results:

  • The median PRWE score was 0, with a mean of 7.7 (SD 15.0).
  • Women and younger individuals reported significantly different PRWE scores compared to men and older individuals, respectively.
  • Higher PRWE scores were associated with a history of wrist/hand fracture or surgery, and being unfit for work.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides representative normative data for the PRWE in the average population.
  • PRWE scores are influenced by age, sex, and a history of wrist or hand issues.
  • The findings underscore the importance of considering demographic and historical factors when interpreting PRWE scores.