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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: To compare responsiveness (ability to measure change) of the Disabilities
of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) and Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI).
METHODS: Statistical analyses included Rasch analysis to place the instruments on
the same scale, analysis of variance to compare change scores, correlations to
compare change scores with global ratings, and the use of receiver operating
characteristic (ROC) curves to determine meaningful change scores and overall
error. RESULTS: Change scores on the DASH and UEFI and correlations between
change scores and global ratings were similar. Areas under the ROC curves for the
DASH and UEFI were 67% and 65%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Neither assessment has
a clear advantage over the other when measuring clinical change. LEVEL OF
EVIDENCE: Not applicable.
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