What do systematic reviews say?

Hand function ‐ short term (less than 3 months) Grip function test scale of 0 to 80 points (higher score indicates better grip function) · rheumatoid arthritis of the hand

Hand impairment ‐ pinch grip strength (kg) ‐ left hand ‐ short term (less than 3 months) · rheumatoid arthritis of the hand

Hand impairment ‐ pinch grip strength (kg) ‐ right hand ‐ short term (less than 3 months) · rheumatoid arthritis of the hand

Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · rheumatoid arthritis of the hand

Hand impairment ‐ power grip strength (kg) ‐ left hand ‐ short term (less than 3 months) · rheumatoid arthritis of the hand

Hand impairment ‐ power grip strength (kg) ‐ right hand ‐ short term (less than 3 months) · rheumatoid arthritis of the hand