Functional Index of Hand Osteoarthritis (FIHOA)

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Top Contributors - Rucha Gadgil, Temitope Olowoyeye, Kim Jackson and Shaimaa Eldib  

Objective

The FIHOA is a measure to assess hand function in persons with hand osteoarthritis (OA). It is a 10- item questionnaire developed by Dreiser et al in 1995. It has been translated in French, Dutch and Argentinian versions. It is targeted towards the functional capacity of hands in OA affected patients.

Intended Population

The targeted population is Osteoarthritis patients but it can also be used in Rheumatoid arthritis, in patients whose hand functions need to be assessed.

Method of Use

Equipment Required:

None. Questionnaire based.

Time to administer:

5-10 mins.

Training Required:

None.

Method of Administration:

Physician/ physiotherapist administered, self - reported.

Instrument

It contains 10 question with a score range of 0-30.

Sr. no.	Question asked	Scoring
		0	1	2	3
1	Are you able to turn a key in a lock?
2	Are you able tot cut meat with a knife?
3	Are you able to cut cloth or paper with a pair of scissors?
4	Are you able to lift a full bottle with the hand?
5	Are you able to clench your fist?
6	Are you able to tie a knot?
7	For women: Are you able to sew? For men : Are you able to use a screwdriver?
8	Are you able to fasten buttons? 9. 10.
9	Are you able to write for a long period of time?
10	Would you accept a handshake without reluctance?

0=possible without difficulty, 1=possible with slight difficulty, 2=possible with important difficulty, 3=impossible.

Total scores indicate hand function. Lower the scores, better the hand function.