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ScholarWorks > HHS > OT > OJOT > Vol. 14 > Iss. 3 (2026)

 

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Sabrina Nassir, OTD/S; Dr. Mariem Metry, OTR/L, CHT; Yuju Ruby Huang, OTR/L, PAM, HTC, CHT, COMT

Abstract

Background: This retrospective study aimed to identify a correlation between the Örebro Musculoskeletal Screening Questionnaire (ÖMSQ-12) and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) of postoperative male patients with elbow and or wrist/hand conditions. The study aimed to discover how an individual’s comorbidities affect overall functionality over 6 weeks of treatment at Select Physical Therapy Hand Therapy in Orange, CA.

Methods: Data collected from male workers' compensation patients (N = 43) aged 20-50 years with elbow and/or wrist/hand conditions from January 1, 2021, to January 1, 2025, were included. Throughout a patient's therapy experience, they are provided with two questionnaires to complete at the initial evaluation, re-evaluation sessions, and discharge. The ÖMSQ-12 and QuickDASH were the primary data collection procedures used in the study as measures to determine patient comorbidities and functionality.

Results: The QuickDASH and OMSQ-12 outcomes analysis revealed a strong correlation (r = 0.91), signifying improvements from initial evaluation to discharge. The decrease in QuickDASH and OMSQ-12 scores not only suggested meaningful functional and symptomatic gains but also supported the effectiveness of the therapeutic interventions provided.

Discussion: The study reinforced the importance of viewing clients as whole individuals, considering their physical impairments, lived experiences, psychosocial challenges, and vocational goals.

Comments

The authors declare that they have no competing financial, professional, or personal interest that might have influenced the performance or presentation of the work described in this manuscript.

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