Pilot validation of the HAND-Q Life Impact Scale finds it reliable for assessing quality of life in Portuguese speakers, suggesting its use in future research.
The Portuguese version of the HAND-Q Life Impact Scale appears to be reliable and valid for assessing the impact of hand conditions on quality of life, but further studies should confirm the findings. This research introduces the first validated Portuguese version of the HAND-Q Life Impact Scale.
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