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.
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.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
41
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.
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gaziantep University
Gaziantep, Turkey (Türkiye)
Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability Questionnaire
The TASD was developed by Becker et al. to evaluate symptom intensity, disability severity, and treatment effectiveness in individuals with TMC arthrosis
Time frame: 7 days
Thumb Disability Examination Questionnaire
The TDX consists of 20 items organized into three subcategories, evaluating limitations in ADLs, pain severity, and patient satisfaction with thumb function
Time frame: 7 days
Power Grip Strength and Pinch Strength
Power grip strength (PGS) and pinch strength (PS) were measured using the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer and Jamar® Hydraulic Pinch Gauge, respectively.
Time frame: 7 days
Visual Analogue Scale
Pain intensity was assessed by asking the patient to rate their current pain on a 10 cm scale (0, no pain, 10, intolerable pain)
Time frame: 7 days
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