Review of Surgical Outcomes for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): Christina Jerosch-Herold, José C de Carvalho Leite, Fujian Song
Primary Institution: School of Allied Health Professions, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK
Hypothesis
Linking the outcomes to the ICF would highlight where outcome measures overlap in the concepts and domains which they assess.
Conclusion
The ICF provides a useful framework for identifying the concepts contained in outcome measures employed to date in trials of surgical intervention for CTS.
Supporting Evidence
- Twenty-eight studies were retrieved which met the inclusion criteria.
- The most frequently assessed outcomes were self-reported symptom resolution, grip or pinch strength and return to work.
- The majority of outcome measures employed assessed impairment of body function and body structure.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome are measured and found that many focus on body function rather than how well people can do everyday activities.
Methodology
A systematic review was performed to identify the outcomes assessed and concepts contained in the measures used in trials of interventions for CTS, and to relate these concepts to the ICF as a reference tool.
Limitations
The review considered RCTs only, which may have excluded additional outcome domains and instruments reported in larger follow-up and cohort studies.
Participant Demographics
The studies included a total of 2232 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
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