RecruitingNot Applicable

Health Literacy Level and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Hand and Forearm Injuries

Turkey (Türkiye)117 participantsStarted 2026-01-15

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to examine the association between health literacy, patient-reported outcome measures, and grip strength in a cohort of patients with hand injuries.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-65 years * Voluntarily agreed to participate * Presented with hand and/or forearm injuries Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant shoulder or elbow injuries * History of surgery due to neurological, rheumatological, or metabolic conditions affecting the entire upper extremity * Employment in a health-related profession

What they're measuring

European Health Literacy Scale

Timeframe: post-injury 12th week.

Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire

Timeframe: post-injury 12th week

Grip strength

Timeframe: post-injury 12th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07291492

SponsorPamukkale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-23

Contact for this trial

HANDE USTA OZDEMIR, PhD

+902582965845 husta@pau.edu.tr

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