Innovative evaluation of dexterity in pediatrics.

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Article

Publication Date

4-1-2015

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This article has been peer reviewed. It was published in: Journal of Hand Therapy.

Volume 28, Issue 2, 1 April 2015, Pages 144-150.

The published version is available at DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.01.004

Copyright © 2015 Hanley & Belfus, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: Review paper.

INTRODUCTION: Hand dexterity is multifaceted and essential to the performance of daily tasks. Timed performance and precision demands are the most common features of quantitative dexterity testing. Measurement concepts such as rate of completion, in-hand manipulation and dynamic force control of instabilities are being integrated into assessment tools for the pediatric population.

PURPOSE: To review measurement concepts inherent in pediatric dexterity testing and introduce concepts that are infrequently measured or novel as exemplified with two assessment tools.

METHODS: Measurement concepts included in common assessment tools are introduced first. We then describe seldom measured and novel concepts embedded in two instruments; the Functional Dexterity Test (FDT) and the Strength-Dexterity (SD) Test.

DISCUSSION: The inclusion of novel yet informative tools and measurement concepts in our assessments could aid our understanding of atypical dexterity, and potentially contribute to the design of targeted therapy programs.

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25835255

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