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The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between grip endurance, disability of upper extremity and quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Upper extremity functions affect the quality of life at different levels in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the current literature; it has been shown that grip endurance is associated with upper limb functions. However, there is no study investigating the relationship between grip endurance and quality of life in patients with RA. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between grip endurance, disability of upper extremity, and quality of life in patients with RA.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Static Grip Endurance | Static grip endurance was evaluated by Hand Dynamometer (Lafayette Proffessional Hand Dynamometer, USA). The maximum gripping time of 50% of the maximum grip force was recorded. | Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020. |
| Dynamic Grip Endurance | Dynamic grip endurance was evaluated by Hand Dynamometer (Lafayette Proffessional Hand Dynamometer, USA). The percentage change between the first 3 grips and the last 3 grips after 10 consecutive grips is recorded. | Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Disability of Upper Extremity | This parameter was evaluated by Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionairre. | Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020. |
| Quality of Life Parameters |
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The population of the study consists of RA patients.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Melissa KÖPRÜLÜOĞLU | İzmir Katip Celebi University, Faculty of Health Sciences | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Izmir Katip Celebi University | Izmir | Izmir/ Cigli | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D001172 | Arthritis, Rheumatoid |
| ID | Term |
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| D001168 | Arthritis |
| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D012216 | Rheumatic Diseases |
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This parameter was evaluated by Short Form-36. |
| Data collection will continue until December 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by September 2020. |
| D003240 |
| Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D001327 | Autoimmune Diseases |
| D007154 | Immune System Diseases |