Use of the Alderson-McGall Hand Function Questionnaire as an Outcome Measure in Patients with the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

 

The instrument asks about the ability to perform 56 activities.

Responses	Points
no difficulty	7
	6
	5
some difficulty	4
	3
	2
unable to do	1
does not apply	NA

 

total score =

= SUM(points for all applicable activities)

 

Interpretation:

• minimum score: number of applicable activities = 56 for 56 activities

• maximum score: (number of applicable activities) * 7 = 392 for 56 activities

• The higher the score, the greater the functional ability of the person.

 

percent of maximal functional ability =

= ((patient's score) – (number of applicable activities)) / ((maximal score for applicable activities) – (number of applicable activities)) * 100%