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2022 Apr


Value Health


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Rasch Analysis of the Michigan Hand Questionnaire.

Authors

Packham T, Macdermid JC, Selles RW, Slijper HP, Wouters R
Value Health. 2022 Apr; 25(4):638-646.
PMID: 35365308.

Abstract

The Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) is a commonly used evaluation for hand problems, but previous work reports conflicting evidence regarding the subscale structures. Rasch analysis uses probabilistic modeling of items and responses: if scale items can be fit to the Rasch model, it provides evidence of construct validity and interval-level measurement for precise statistical estimates. We conducted Rasch analysis on the MHQ to evaluate model fit, unidimensionality of the subscales, bias across person factors, and conversion to interval metrics.