Hand Function, Pain, and Grip Strength Data in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

This dataset contains comprehensive information collected from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, including sociodemographic, clinical, and study-specific variables. The data are organized into an Excel file and include the following key components:

Sociodemographic Data: Includes variables such as age, gender, education level, marital status, and occupation.

Clinical Data: Contains details on disease duration, disease activity (measured by Clinical Disease Activity Index, CDAI), rheumatoid arthritis articular damage (Rheumatoid Arthritis Articular Damage Score, RAAD), and the presence of hand deformities.

Study Variables:

Hand Function: Assessed using the Cochin Hand Functional Scale (CHFS).

Hand Pain: Measured with the Numeric Pain Scale (NPS).

Grip Strength: Recorded using appropriate measuring tools.

Disability: Evaluated by the Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ).

Quality of Life: Assessed with the 12-Item Short Form Survey (SF-12).

Tactile Sensitivity: Data on impaired hand sensitivity.

Purpose:

The dataset is designed to facilitate analysis of the relationships between hand function, pain, and grip strength with various clinical outcomes and quality of life measures in RA patients. It provides valuable insights into how these factors interact and impact overall patient well-being.

Usage:

Researchers and clinicians can use this dataset for further analysis, validation of study findings, and exploration of correlations between different variables. The data are provided to support transparency, reproducibility, and advancement in the understanding of rheumatoid arthritis.