ABSTRACT
Objective:To development a management program of hand function rehabilitation for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Methods:Based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, the primary version of management program of hand function rehabilitation for patients with rheumatoid arthritis was developed after evidence-based research and group discussion. The primary version was consulted to 15 experts twice with Delphi method, and revised as the final program. Results:The enthusiasm of experts was 100% in both rounds, the authority coefficient of experts was 0.90, and the Kendall's W coefficient was 0.204 in the first round and 0.202 in the second round. The final program included an item of evaluation and 19 items of intervention in four dimensions: body function, body structure, activity and participation, and environmental factors. Conclusion:A management program of hand function rehabilitation for patients with rheumatoid arthritis has been prepared for further clinical evaluation.