TY - JOUR
T1 - Measuring Outcomes in Adult Brachial Plexus Reconstruction
AU - Bengtson, Keith A.
AU - Spinner, Robert J.
AU - Bishop, Allen T.
AU - Kaufman, Kenton R.
AU - Coleman-Wood, Krista
AU - Kircher, Michelle F.
AU - Shin, Alexander Y.
PY - 2008/11
Y1 - 2008/11
N2 - The focus of this article is on evaluating the various outcome measures of surgical interventions for adult brachial plexus injuries. From a surgeon's perspective, the goals of surgery have largely focused on the return of motor function and restoration of protective sensation. From a patient's perspective, alleviation of pain, cosmesis, return to work, and emotional state are also important. The ideal outcome measure should be valid, reliable, responsive, unbiased, appropriate, and easy. The author outlines pitfalls and benefits of current outcome measures and offers thoughts on possible future measures.
AB - The focus of this article is on evaluating the various outcome measures of surgical interventions for adult brachial plexus injuries. From a surgeon's perspective, the goals of surgery have largely focused on the return of motor function and restoration of protective sensation. From a patient's perspective, alleviation of pain, cosmesis, return to work, and emotional state are also important. The ideal outcome measure should be valid, reliable, responsive, unbiased, appropriate, and easy. The author outlines pitfalls and benefits of current outcome measures and offers thoughts on possible future measures.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.hcl.2008.04.001
DO - 10.1016/j.hcl.2008.04.001
M3 - Review article
C2 - 18928889
AN - SCOPUS:53349120043
SN - 0749-0712
VL - 24
SP - 401
EP - 415
JO - Hand Clinics
JF - Hand Clinics
IS - 4
ER -