Daily activities and hand function in women with scleroderma

Sandqvist, Gunnel; Eklund, Mona; Åkesson, Anita; Nordenskiöld, Ulla

doi:10.1080/03009740410006060

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“…Examples include petting the cat, sending text messages, sign language, putting a leash on the dog, pushing a swing, and braiding hair. Sandqvist et al (32) pointed out the importance of finding the person's needs in order to be able to help in the right way.…”

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Hand function and performance of daily activities in systemic lupus erythematosus

Johnsson¹,

Sandqvist²,

Bengtsson³

et al. 2008

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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Objective. To investigate hand problems in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to explore consequences on the ability to perform daily activities. Methods. One hundred nine patients with SLE completed a questionnaire assessing hand problems in terms of deficits in body structures, e.g., joints, and body functions including pain, grip force, and other physiologic functions of the hand, the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), and the Simple hand test. Patients who stated problems in hand function answered questions about performance of daily activities and to what extent different deficits in body structures and body functions interfered. Results. Seventy-three percent of patients experienced hand problems and 42% reported interference with performance of daily activities. Problems from body structures of the hand were distributed relatively evenly over joints and tendons/muscles. Reduced grip force and activity-induced pain were the most commonly reported problems in body functions. The most affected activity area was productivity, namely household tasks, work at home, work/study, and child care; least affected was self-care. Reduced grip force followed by fumbling and pain were the most frequently reported body functions to create difficulties in performing daily activities. When comparing patients with and without difficulties in performing daily activities, there were significant differences in problems from tendons/muscles, joints in the thumb, reduced force, stiffness, fumbling, numbness/tingling, and the HAQ. Conclusion. A majority of the study group had hand problems and almost half of the group experienced difficulties in performing daily activities due to SLE. The most affected activity area was productivity, where reduced grip force, fumbling, and pain were the most interfering body functions.

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Hand function and performance of daily activities in systemic lupus erythematosus

Johnsson¹,

Sandqvist²,

Bengtsson³

et al. 2008

Arthritis & Rheumatism

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“…The Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire has also been used in other musculoskeletal conditions in Sweden [12][13][14] but has not been psychometrically tested. Thus, the aim of this paper is to assess the psychometric properties of the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire with other musculoskeletal conditions to assess its suitability for use in clinical practice and research.…”

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The psychometric properties of the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire in seven musculoskeletal conditions

Hammond

Prior

Horton

et al. 2017

Disability and Rehabilitation

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“…In SSc patients, hand involvement leads to notable difficulties in ADL (26). Therefore, techniques aiming to improve hand function may be of pivotal importance in reducing the disability due to hand impairment (27) since the earliest phases of the disease.…”

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Manual lymph drainage improving upper extremity edema and hand function in patients with systemic sclerosis in edematous phase

Bongi¹,

Rosso²,

Passalacqua³

et al. 2011

Arthritis Care & Research

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Objective. In systemic sclerosis (SSc; scleroderma) patients in edematous phase, hand edema is often present. Manual lymph drainage (MLD) stimulates the lymphatic system and reduces edema. Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of MLD in reducing edema and in improving functionality of the hands and perceived quality of life (QOL) in SSc patients in edematous phase. Results. In the intervention group, hand volume, the HAMIS test, and the 4 VAS were improved significantly at the end of treatment (P < 0.001). The results were maintained at T2 (P < 0.001). The HAQ and the PSI and MSI of the SF-36 also improved significantly at T1 (P < 0.001), but only PSI improvement was maintained at T2 (P < 0.001). In the observation group, no improvement at T1 and at T2 was observed. Conclusion. In SSc, MLD significantly reduces hand edema and improves hand function and perceived QOL.

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Daily activities and hand function in women with scleroderma

Abstract: Impaired hand function was related to ADL difficulties and the use of assistive devices improved ADL. This emphasizes the importance of treatments that improve hand function and of testing ergonomic tools.

Cited by 118 publications

References 14 publications

Hand function and performance of daily activities in systemic lupus erythematosus

Hand function and performance of daily activities in systemic lupus erythematosus

The psychometric properties of the Evaluation of Daily Activity Questionnaire in seven musculoskeletal conditions

Manual lymph drainage improving upper extremity edema and hand function in patients with systemic sclerosis in edematous phase

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