2008
DOI: 10.1007/s10926-008-9139-y
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Reliability of Hand Diagrams for the Epidemiologic Case Definition of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the inter-rater reliability of hand

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“…To confirm their eligibility, we invited patients to fill in the Katz hand diagram questionnaire [22][23][24][25] under the guidance of a clinician. 27 able to respond to questionnaires in Cantonese and able to provide written informed consent.…”
Section: Inclusion Criteriamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…To confirm their eligibility, we invited patients to fill in the Katz hand diagram questionnaire [22][23][24][25] under the guidance of a clinician. 27 able to respond to questionnaires in Cantonese and able to provide written informed consent.…”
Section: Inclusion Criteriamentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Median nerve symptoms included numbness, tingling, burning, or pain in at least one of the thumb, index, or middle fingers. Subjects indicated the location and description of symptoms on a hand diagram with scores based on modified rules from Katz [Dale et al, 2008; Franzblau et al, 1994; Katz et al, 1990]. Diagrams were rated separately by an occupational therapist and an occupational physician (AMD, BE) for consistency with CTS symptoms; discrepancies were resolved by consensus.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…We studied a cohort of 1108 newly employed workers in several industries in St. Louis, USA, between July 2004 and October 2006 6 7. Subjects were eligible if they were newly hired workers >18 years old, starting a new full-time job (>30 h/week) or changing from temporary to permanent employment status.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Testing included a symptom questionnaire, structured physical examination and NCS of the median and ulnar sensory nerves bilaterally. Finger symptoms occurring more than three times or lasting more than 1 week in the last year were classified in three levels of specificity for CTS: (1) any symptoms in the fingers; (2) finger symptoms of burning, pain, numbness or tingling (“specific symptoms in fingers”); (3) distribution of symptoms resulting in a rating of “classic” or “probable” for CTS on a Katz hand diagram 6 8. The physical examination included two common provocative tests for CTS (Phalen's and Tinel's tests), and Semmes–Weinstein sensory testing using a 2.83-mm monofilament to determine sensitivity to light touch.…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%