DASH Outcome Measure

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Summary

          The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire is a 30-item questionnaire that looks at the ability of a patient to perform certain upper extremity activities.^1,2,3 This questionnaire is a self-report questionnaire that patients can rate difficulty and interference with daily life on a 5 point Likert scale.^1,2,3 
          The Quick DASH is an abbreviated version of the original DASH outcome measure.⁴ In comparison to the original 30 item DASH outcome measure, the Quick DASH only contains 11 items.⁴ It is a questionnaire that measures an individual’s ability to complete tasks, absorb forces, and severity of symptoms.⁴ The Quick DASH tool uses a 5-point Likert scale from which the patient can select an appropriate number corresponding to his/her severity level/ function level.⁵

Intended Population

• The intended population for the DASH is any person with one or more upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.^1,2,3 
• The Quick DASH outcome measure is designed to be used on patients presenting with one or more disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand.^4,5

References

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