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

Examining the Relationship Between Health Literacy Level and Functional Outcomes in Patients With Hand and Forearm Injuries


Sponsor

Pamukkale University

Enrollment

117 participants

Start Date

Jan 15, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Aged 18-65 years
  • Voluntarily agreed to participate
  • Presented with hand and/or forearm injuries

Exclusion Criteria3

  • 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

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Interventions

OTHERPatients who were referred to the hand rehabilitation unit for hand or forearm injuries will be followed for 12 weeks

Conventional hand therapy will be applied (edema and scar management, exercises) for 12 weeks.


Locations(2)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

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