نوع مقاله : مقاله مروری
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1 گروه کاردرمانی، دانشکده علوم توانبخشی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی شهید بهشتی، تهران، ایران.
2 کمیته پژوهشی دانشجویی، دانشکده علوم توانبخشی، دانشگاه علوم پزشکی شهید بهشتی، تهران، ایران.
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Background and Aims Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common disorders in most countries. These disorders can affect different parts of the body, including the upper limbs. Considering that the upper limbs play an important role in performing activities of daily living and independence in individuals, accurate evaluation of the upper limb function is very important in rehabilitation. This review study aims to investigate the different instruments used for measuring upper limb function in different musculoskeletal disorders.
Methods This is a systematic review study. First, a search was conducted in OTseeker, ScienceDirect, PubMed, SID, and MagIran databases to find the articles published from 2000 to 2020 in English or Persian using the keywords “assessment”, “musculoskeletal disorders”, and “upper limb function”. The content analysis method was used to analyze the collected data. The search yielded 50 articles, from which 14 were removed due to irrelevance (addressing the methods to improve upper extremity function or discussing musculoskeletal disorders in other organs). Finally, 36 articles were selected according to inclusion criteria.
Results There are several tools for assessing upper limb function, the most prominent of which are the Disability in Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire, the shortened form of DASH Questionnaire (Quick DASH), the Upper Limb Function Index (ULFI), the Upper Extremity Function Index (UEFI), and the Neck and Upper Limb index (NULI).
Conclusion There are many instruments for measuring upper limb function, where the quick DASH and ULFI are the most common and the most reliable tools.
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