Rheumatology
The QuickDASH is a short version of the DASH designed to measure, from the patient's perspective, symptoms and difficulties related to the arm, shoulder, or hand. It consists of 11 items and produces a transformed score from 0 to 100, where a higher score corresponds to greater disability or symptoms.
Number of questions
11 items
Approximate duration
3 to 5 minutes
Population
Adults with upper limb impairment
Modality
patient self-questionnaire
Terms of contract
Self-administered questionnaire completed by the patient based on their condition over the past week, regardless of which arm or hand was used for the activity. If an activity was not performed, the patient provides their best estimate. The score can only be calculated if at least 10 of the 11 items are completed; the form must not be altered. Recall period: the last seven days. Never calculate the score if more than one of the eleven responses is missing.
Score interpretationQuickDASH
Score = [(sum of responses / number of valid responses) − 1] × 25, from 0 to 100; calculable only if at least 10 of the 11 items are completed.
Total score
First reading
0: no limitations/symptoms; 100: maximum level of difficulty/symptoms; no universal diagnostic threshold.
No universal diagnostic threshold. Changes over time and clinically important differences depend on the population and context.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between DASH and QuickDASH?
Can the score be calculated with several missing answers?
What are its limitations?
Sources and references
Institute for Work & Health
Institute for Work & Health — QuickDASH
In practice
Full name
Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand
Method
patient self-questionnaire
Language
French (validated version)
Authors
Institute for Work & Health
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