Table 3 Baseline characteristics of the predefined box-alternative questions in the intervention group (exercise therapy program) and the control group (training program) in participants with wrist osteoarthritis
Pre-defined questions | Intervention group (n = 23)a | Control group (n = 24) |
|---|---|---|
Main problem with the wrist, n (%) | ||
Pain | 22 (96) | 21 (88) |
Stiffness | 1 (4) | 0 (0) |
Impaired grip strength | 0 (0) | 3 (12) |
Main expectation of exercise treatment, n (%) | ||
Reduced pain | 20 (87) | 19 (79) |
Improved range of wrist motion | 1 (4.3) | 0 (0) |
Improved strength | 1 (4.3) | 4 (17) |
Don’t know | 1 (4.3) | 1 (4) |
Discussed surgery, n (%) | ||
Yes | 21 (91) | 19 (79) |
No | 2 (9) | 5 (21) |
Views on surgery, n (%)b | ||
Yes | 3 (13) | 4 (17) |
No | 12 (52) | 7 (29) |
If pain gets worse | 6 (26) | 2 (8) |
Avoid as long as possible | 2 (9) | 7 (29) |
Don’t know | 0 (0) | 3 (13) |