Self management, joint protection and exercises in hand osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial with cost effectiveness analyses

Table 4 Secondary outcome measures

Outcome	Measurement Scale	Time points
AUSCAN pain [31, 40]	0-20	HS, 0Q, 3, 6Q, 12, +
AUSCAN stiffness [31, 40]	0-4	HS, 0Q, 3, 6Q, 12, +
AUSCAN function [31, 40]	0-36	HS, 0Q, 3, 6Q, 12, +
Total AUSCAN [31, 40]	0-12	HS, 0Q, 3, 6Q, 12, +
Pain severity in the last 3 days	NRS: 0-10	0NA, 3, 6NA, 12
Severity of participant nominated worse problem in the last 3 days [44]	NRS: 0-10	0NA, 3, 6NA, 12
Satisfaction with hand function in the last 3 days	NRS: 0-10	0NA, 3, 6NA, 12
Power grip (JAMAR dynomometer) [33]	lbs	0NA, 6NA
Pinch grip (B&L pinch gauge) [33]	lbs	0NA, 6NA
Grip-ability test (GAT) [32]	Timed (seconds)	0NA, 6NA
Short-form 12 (SF-12): physical and mental health component scores [49]	0-100	HS, 0Q, 3, 6Q, 12
Arthritis self efficacy for pain [50]	1-10	HS, 3, 6Q, 12
Global assessment of change in hand problem [41]	Completely recovered/much better/better/no change/worse/much worse	3, 6Q, 12, +

NRS = Numerical rating scale; HS = Baseline Health Survey; 0Q = Baseline Questionnaire; 0NA = Baseline nurse assessment; 3 = 3-month questionnaire; 6Q = 6-month questionnaire; 6NA = 6-month nurse assessment; 12 = 12-month questionnaire; + = included in minimum data collection.

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