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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2022

Rasch analysis of the brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire in patients with thumb osteoarthritis.

Shannon C Killip, Joy C MacDermid, Robbert M Wouters, Kathryn E Sinden, Rebecca E Gewurtz, Ruud W Selles, Tara L Packham

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Article in BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Shannon C KillipSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West IAHS 403, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada. killips@mcmaster.ca.
Joy C MacDermidSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West IAHS 403, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada.
Robbert M WoutersDepartments of Rehabilitation Medicine and Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Kathryn E SindenSchool of Kinesiology, Lakehead University, 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1, Canada.
Rebecca E GewurtzSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West IAHS 403, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada.
Ruud W SellesDepartments of Rehabilitation Medicine and Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Erasmus MC Rotterdam, Dr. Molewaterplein 40, 3015 GD, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Tara L PackhamSchool of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West IAHS 403, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada.
McMaster University · CAErasmus MC · NLLakehead University · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe brief Michigan Hand Questionnaire (brief MHQ) is a 12-item self-reported measure of hand function for patients with hand disorders which has been validated using Classical Test Theory. Rasch analysis can provide more detailed psychometric information. The purpose of this Rasch analysis is to assess the psychometric properties of the brief MHQ for patients with thumb osteoarthritis, and to make recommendations for improvements to the questionnaire if needed. 

methodsThe Michigan Hand Questionnaire and demographic data were collected from 923 thumb osteoarthritis patients treated in specialized clinics for hand surgery and therapy in the Netherlands. Rasch analysis was performed on the 12 items of the brief MHQ using RUMM 2030 to assess the fit of the brief MHQ to the Rasch model. To determine fit, analysis of fit summary statistics, individual person fit and individual item fit were assessed. Threshold distributions were assessed to identify if any items required rescoring. The Person Separation Index was calculated to measure reliability of the questionnaire. Differential item functioning was assessed to identify item bias, and Principal Component Analysis was performed to identify unidimensionality and local dependence.

resultsThe brief MHQ showed misfit (χ

conclusionAlthough no satisfactory solutions were found to correct the misfit to the Rasch model, it is recommended that the response options of the brief MHQ be rescored, and that items 6, 9 and 10 be removed. The lack of unidimensionality indicates that the items do not represent the singular construct of hand disability and that totalling the scores of the brief MHQ does not provide a valid measure of hand disability for people with thumb osteoarthritis. The 37-item Michigan Hand Questionnaire may provide a better assessment of hand disability for patients with thumb osteoarthritis.

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OsteoarthritisSurveys and QuestionnairesThumbHumansPsychometricsReproducibility of ResultsBrief Michigan Hand QuestionnaireHand injuriesOsteoarthritisPatient-reported outcome measuresPsychometricsRasch analysisReliability and validity

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