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Urdu Translation and Validation of Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Upper Extremity Problem
Registration Number
NCT05931133
Lead Sponsor
Riphah International University
Brief Summary

Aim of this study to provide a urdu version of Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire, that will be more understandable for Pakistani People.

Detailed Description

Because of these unique qualities, the MHQ has become one of widely used tools by the clinicians to assess quality-of-life relevant to functioning of hands and upper limb. It has also been translated to many other languages from the original English version for an easy understanding and adaptation into the local population. despite being its availability in approximately 20 different languages., the Urdu translation of this questionnaire has not yet been published anywhere. Urdu is Pakistan's official language, and the majority of Pakistanis are unable to understand this subjective assessment questionnaire originally written in English. It is required to translate the questionnaire into Urdu for Pakistanis people as the upper limb disorders are one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders in Pakistan. Urdu translation of Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire will help the Pakistan population with hand disorders to describe their pain or disability experience clearly. The Clinical physiotherapists of Pakistan can be capable of capturing the subjective health states of Pakistani patients with hand disorders more conveniently using the Urdu translated MHQ.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
140
Inclusion Criteria
  • • Patients with conditions and diseases of the Hand and the Upper extremity (arthritis, trauma etc.).

    • Both genders of age 18 and over
    • Patients who are willing to fill study questionnaires.
Exclusion Criteria
  • • Unable to read or write in Urdu

    • People with cognitive dysfunction
    • People with Any neurological disorder
    • Unable to fill questionnaire independently

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Each question of Urdu version of Michigan hand outcome questionnaire6-8 weeks

AS its a validity and reliability study so each question of questionnaire will be outcome

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Each question of Urdu version of SF-36 questionnaire6-8 Weeks

AS its a validity and reliability study so each question of questionnaire will be outcome

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

District Health quarter jhang

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Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan

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