Objectives: Evaluation and characterization of hand function in patients with rheumatoid
arthritis (RA) and, secondarily, identification of the use of adaptive equipments. Material and
methods: Firstly, a written informed consent was obtained and then an anonymous
questionnaire was filled by RA outpatients observed at the rheumatology consultation.
Those with no other musculoskeletal or neuromuscular disorders that would determine
major functional impairment of hand function were included. Sociodemographic and clinical …