Research Article

Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Patient-Rated Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire for Thai Patients

Table 1

Demographic data of participants ().

Demographic dataNumber of patients (%)

Gender
 Male9 (30)
 Female21 (70)
Education
 None1 (3.33)
 Primary education8 (26.67)
 Secondary education9 (30)
 Diploma7 (23.33)
 Undergraduate5 (16.67)
 Graduate0 (0)
Dominant side
 Right25 (83.33)
 Left5 (16.67)
Affected side
 Right15 (50)
 Left12 (40)
 Both3 (10)
Cause of injury
 Bone injury: fracture14 (46.67)
 Joint degeneration: arthritis and subluxation3 (10)
 Muscle, tendon, and ligament injury11 (36.67)
 Nerve injury1 (3.33)
 Unknown1 (3.33)
Previous work
 Yes24 (80)
 No6 (20)
Occupation after injury
 Yes12 (40)
 No18 (60)
Income
 Up to 5000 baht9 (30)
 5000-10,000 baht9 (30)
 10,001-15,000 baht4 (13.33)
 15,001-20,000 baht4 (13.33)
 Above 20,000 baht4 (13.33)
Family income
 Up to 10,000 baht4 (13.33)
 10,001-20,000 baht7 (23.33)
 20,001-30,000 baht10 (33.33)
 30,001-40,000 baht6 (20)
 Above 40,000 baht3 (30)
Medical expense reimbursement plan
 Yes25 (83.33)
  Social security scheme6 (20)
  Universal coverage scheme11 (36.67)
  Government enterprise officer8 (26.67)
 No (self-supporting)5 (16.67)
Worker compensation scheme
 Yes6 (20)
 No24 (80)