PO05-MO-04 Correlation between action research arm test and the box and block test of upper extremity functions in stroke patients

Reliability and responsiveness of the Jebsen‐Taylor Test of Hand Function and the Box and Block Test for children with cerebral palsy

“…Over the last decade, intensive interventions based on motor skill learning principles have demonstrated efficacy, inducing motor changes and improving activities of daily life in children with CP. [10][11][12][13][14][15] The JTTHF assesses a battery of seven items of unimanual hand functions simulating activities of daily living. These skills in children with CP, both in research and clinical practice, are frequently assessed using the Box and Block Test (BBT) 8 and the Jebsen-Taylor Test of Hand Function (JTTHF).…”

“…8 This test has an excellent test-retest reliability, inter/intrarater reliability, high responsiveness, and criterion and construct validity in typically developing children and adults for various pathologies. [10][11][12][13][14][15] The JTTHF assesses a battery of seven items of unimanual hand functions simulating activities of daily living. In adults and typically developing children, this test has an excellent test-retest reliability [16][17][18] and an excellent inter/ intrarater reliability.…”

High-force Haptic Rehabilitation Robot and Motor Outcomes in Chronic Stroke

“…Ten sessions to 12 sessions at a frequency of 3 times per week was chosen to fit in the outpatient setting paradigm and standard of care for therapy at the urban rehabilitation hospital. The subject was evaluated to determine their level of impairment using the: Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) [16] , Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) [17], Fugl-Meyer Assessment for the Upper Extremity (FMA-UE) [18,19], grip strength using a Jamar® dynamometer [20,21], BBT [22], and the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) [23]. The author (CAW) has over 25 years of experience in neurological physical therapy care and was able to serve as an expert clinical evaluator.…”

Test-retest reliability of physiotherapists using the action research arm test in chronic stroke

“…Determining efficacy of treatments accurately and in a reproducible manner is crucial, thus clinicians remain concerned about the selection criteria of the most repeatable scale and its psychometric properties 12 , 13 ) . Furthermore, measuring UL’s impairment in chronic stroke is essential for rehabilitation 12 , 13 ) , and several outcome measures (OM) have been discussed with regard to the level of disability and relevance to UL progress 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ) . OM with good psychometric properties and feasible administration time conducted by appropriately trained staff are recommended for stroke by national clinical guidelines 25 ) ; however, recommendations for tools or specific raters are not provided.…”

“…OM with good psychometric properties and feasible administration time conducted by appropriately trained staff are recommended for stroke by national clinical guidelines 25 ) ; however, recommendations for tools or specific raters are not provided. The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 ) is one of the most commonly used tools to capture change in hemiplegia. ARAT measures the ability to handle and move qualitatively either large or small objects regarding dexterity and proximal strength for both UL.…”