Portuguese translation, cultural adaptation and pilot validation of HAND-Q Life Impact Scale

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Authors

Ana Cristina dos Santos Antunes · Instituto Politécnico de Leiria

Mirian Santamaría-Peláez · Universidad de Burgos

María Alcalá-Cerrillo · Universidad de Extremadura

Ana Gentil-Gutiérrez · Universidad de Burgos

Rodrigo Vélez-Santamaría · Universidad de Burgos

Abstract

The Portuguese version of the HAND-Q Life Impact Scale appears to be reliable and valid for assessing the impact of hand conditions on quality of life, but further studies should confirm the findings. This research introduces the first validated Portuguese version of the HAND-Q Life Impact Scale.

Topics & Keywords

Health, psychology, and well-being Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Responsible consumption and productionZero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Disability and Rehabilitation

DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2637189

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