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OBJECTIVE: To report the theoretical foundation of generic patient-reported
outcomes for measuring functioning related to upper extremity musculoskeletal
disorders and perform content coverage analysis and content comparison using the
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
METHODS: A literature search was performed to identify commonly used
patient-reported outcomes. A comparison of their theoretical foundations and a
linking exercise between the measures' meaningful concepts and the ICF and Brief
ICF Core Set for Hand Conditions was accomplished based on established rules.
RESULTS: Fifteen measures were selected. Multiple theoretical foundations were
identified, and only 7 measures were developed based on a known conceptual model.
Six measures were chosen for the linking process with 232 meaningful concepts
retrieved and linked to 54 ICF categories. No concept was linked to the Body
Structures component and two measures stood out for their Activity and
Participation coverage. No measure covered all Brief ICF Core Set for Hand
Conditions recommended categories. CONCLUSION: Some heterogeneity was observed
with regards to the theoretical foundations on which the identified measures are
based. The results of the linking process should help reduce these
inconsistencies. They enable easy identification of content coverage and content
comparison between measures using a common framework and can be used as a
reference when selecting the most appropriate patient-reported outcome measure.

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