QuickDASH Clinical Pro
Standardized Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder & Hand HUD
Complete at least 10 items to
calculate Upper Limb Index
The MCID Threshold (15 pts)
In upper extremity rehabilitation, a change of **15 points** is the established Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID). Improvement beyond this score confirms that the treatment has provided a meaningful functional benefit to the patient.
QuickDASH Scoring Methodology
The QuickDASH uses 11 items to provide a snapshot of patient function. To calculate a valid score, at least 10 of the 11 items must be completed. The score is transformed to a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 indicates maximum disability.
Standardized Interpretation
| Score Range | Clinical Severity |
|---|---|
| 0 - 15 | Minimal Disability |
| 16 - 30 | Mild Disability |
| 31 - 45 | Moderate Disability |
| 46 - 100 | Severe Disability |
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a patient skips more than one item?
If more than 1 item is missing (fewer than 10 answered), a valid QuickDASH score cannot be calculated. In such cases, the full 30-item DASH may be more appropriate.
Are the Work and Sport modules required?
No. They are supplemental 4-item modules used to identify specific limitations in high-performance or labor-intensive populations. They are scored independently of the main 11 items.
Clinical Bibliography
- 1. Beaton DE, et al. Development of the QuickDASH: comparison of three item-reduction approaches. JBJS. 2005.
- 2. Gummesson C, et al. The DASH outcome measure: Fast and easy or a quick-and-dirty metric? Chest. 2006.
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