Practicing QuickDASH Tasks May Artificially Alter Scores, Study Finds (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• Shapiro et al. found that performing QuickDASH tasks before completing the questionnaire alters scores.
• Prior task practice may introduce measurement bias, artificially changing patient-reported function.
• Standardized administration of PROMs without task rehearsal is critical for valid outcome assessment.

"A study by Shapiro et al. (Clin Orthop Relat Res, 2019) investigated whether simply completing the physical tasks listed in the QuickDASH questionnaire before answering can alter patient-reported outcome scores. The findings suggest that prior task performance may influence PROM results, potentially introducing measurement bias. Clinicians should be aware that administering a PROM after task practice may not reflect true functional status. This has implications for interpreting QuickDASH scores in clinical practice and research, emphasizing the need for standardized administration protocols to ensure valid outcome assessment."