

METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We will perform a systematic search to identify existing PROMs to rheumatic hand conditions, and select items relevant for hand-related physical function. We aim to develop a PROM instrument to assess hand-related physical function in rheumatic hand conditions.

Existing instruments lack psychometric testing and vary in feasibility. INTRODUCTION: There is no consensus about what constitutes the most appropriate patient-reported outcome measurement (PROM) instrument for measuring physical function in patients with rheumatic hand conditions. Klokker, Louise Terwee, Caroline Wæhrens, Eva Elisabet Ejlersen

Content validity of selected items will be established.INTRODUCTION: There is no consensus about what constitutes the most appropriate patient-reported outcome measurement (PROM) instrument for measuring physical function in patients with rheumatic hand conditions. Selection will be based on consensus among reviewers. Klokker, Louise Terwee, Caroline B Wæhrens, Eva EjlersenĪs well as those items from the Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Physical Function (PF) item bank that are relevant to patients with rheumatic hand conditions. Hand-related physical function in rheumatic hand conditions
