scholarly journals Responsiveness of self-report and therapist-rated upper extremity structural impairment and functional outcome measures in early rheumatoid arthritis

2010 ◽  
Vol 62 (2) ◽  
pp. 274-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Adams ◽  
Mark Mullee ◽  
Jane Burridge ◽  
Alison Hammond ◽  
Cyrus Cooper
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Functional Outcome Measures

837 Clinical Experience Using Functional Outcome Measures in the Outpatient Burn Center

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S257-S257
Author(s):  
Melissa Boals ◽  
Lisa Curtis ◽  
Amalia Cochran ◽  
John Kevin Bailey ◽  
Rebecca Coffey
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Maximal Function ◽  
Burn Patients ◽  
Function Score ◽  
Functional Outcome Measures

Abstract Introduction For patients with severe burns, the emphasis has shifted from survival to maximizing functional outcomes. Outcome measures are tools that help establish a baseline status and monitor progression towards meaningful tasks such as activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility (Staley et al. 1996). The goal of this retrospective study is to describe the use of functional outcome measures in burn patients in an outpatient setting using standardized measures. Methods A retrospective chart review of burn patients seen in the outpatient burn clinic between February 1, 2017 and May 31, 2019 was conducted. Only patients seen for burn injury, treated as outpatients, and with functional outcome measures recorded were included in the study. Pertinent demographic and clinical data were collected as well as outcome measures. All patients had grip strength dynamometry performed. Patients with upper extremity and lower extremity burns were administered the The Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) and Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS). Return to work data was also collected if the patient was employed at baseline. Results A total of 113 out patients were included in the analysis. Mean age was 43 years (20–88 years) with a mean TBSA of 6.1% (0.1 -67%). The mean number of OT and PT visits in the clinic were both 1.4. Initial grip strength measurements were obtained in 67 patients at a mean of post burn day (PBD) 33 and an average grip strength of 21.29 kg (right) and 26.8 kg (left). Follow up grip strength measurements were obtained in 45 patients on mean PBD 43 with right hand 49.98 kg and left hand of 51.28 kg. Initial QuickDASH was administered to 89 patients on PBD 47 with a mean percent disability of 48.72 (0–100). Second QuickDASH was given to 45 patients on PBD 68 with a mean percent disability score of 37.01 (0 – 95.45) - Initial LEFS was given to 77 patients mean PBD 61 with a mean % of maximal function score of 44%. Second LEFS was given to 40 patients mean PBD 71 with a mean % maximal function score of 58%. Mean return to work for the 46 patients who were employed was 53.6 days post burn. Conclusions Positive improvements were shown in grip strength and lower extremity function, but a decline in function was demonstrated for upper extremity function. This decline may be the result of a nearly 50% attrition rate on follow up QuickDASH measures due to discharge of highly functional individuals, meaning the remaining upper extremity burn patients had more severe injuries and dysfunction. Applicability of Research to Practice Ongoing research is needed to identify the best timing of outcome measures and how to best incorporate this information into burn treatment plans.

scholarly journals Temporomandibular disorders in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis and at-risk individuals in the Dutch population: a cross-sectional study

RMD Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. e001485
Author(s):  
Johanna M Kroese ◽  
Catherine M C Volgenant ◽  
Wim Crielaard ◽  
Bruno Loos ◽  
Dirkjan van Schaardenburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Temporomandibular Disorders ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Joint Disease ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pain Diagnosis

ObjectiveTo evaluate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis (ERA) and individuals at-risk of RA.Methods150 participants were recruited in three groups (50 per group): (1) patients with ERA (2010 EULAR criteria) (2) at-risk individuals and (3) healthy controls. All participants were tested for seropositivity of rheumatoid factor and anticitrullinated protein antibodies. A possible TMD diagnosis was determined according to the standardised and validated diagnostic criteria for TMD (DC/TMD) in five categories: myalgia, arthralgia, articular disc displacement, degenerative joint disease and headache attributed to TMD. Results were tested for the prevalence of TMD (all categories combined) and TMD pain (myalgia and/or arthralgia). To investigate a possible role for bruxism, a probable sleep and/or awake bruxism diagnosis was determined based on self-report and several clinical features.ResultsThe prevalence of any TMD diagnosis did not differ between the three groups. However, at-risk individuals more often had a TMD-pain diagnosis than healthy controls (p=0.046). No such difference was found between the ERA group and the control group. However, within the ERA group, seronegative patients had a TMD-pain diagnosis more often than seropositive patients (4/12 (33%) vs 3/38 (8%), p=0.048). Participants with a TMD-pain diagnosis were more often diagnosed with probable sleep bruxism than those without a TMD-pain diagnosis.ConclusionThe prevalence of TMD pain is increased in individuals at-risk of RA and seronegative ERA patients, and is associated with bruxism signs and symptoms. These results suggest that health professionals should be alert to TMD pain in these groups.

Functional outcome measures for infantile Charcot‐Marie‐Tooth disease: a systematic review

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa R. Mandarakas ◽  
Kristy J. Rose ◽  
Oranee Sanmaneechai ◽  
Manoj P. Menezes ◽  
Kathryn M. Refshauge ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Charcot Marie Tooth ◽  
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease ◽  
Functional Outcome Measures ◽  
Tooth Disease

scholarly journals The use of an iPad to Collect Patient-Reported Functional Outcome Measures in Hand Surgery

Hand ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 522-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Yafef ◽  
Nitin Goyal ◽  
Daniel Kokmeyer ◽  
Gregory A Merrel
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Hand Surgery ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Functional Outcome Measures

Fatigability during functional outcome measures in participants with myasthenic conditions

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 ◽  
pp. S211
Author(s):  
V. Selby ◽  
G. Ramdharry ◽  
D. Balls ◽  
N. James ◽  
J.Y. Hogrel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Functional Outcome Measures
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