Relationship between performance-based and self-reported assessment of hand function.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the relationships between self-reported and performance-based hand function.


METHODS
Thirty participants with hand function limitations completed the Manual Ability Measure (MAM-36) and the Upper Extremity Performance Test for the Elderly (TEMPA). Participants were categorized into two groups: (1) Dominant Hand Affected and (2) Nondominant Hand Affected. Correlations between the two assessments were examined. The speed of task execution and TEMPA scores were compared between the two groups.


RESULTS
A significant correlation was found between the MAM-36 and TEMPA Total Functional Rating (p = 0.79, p < .05). Significant differences were found in the speed of execution of unilateral tasks and the Unilateral Functional Ratings between the two groups.


CONCLUSIONS
The MAM-36 is a promising assessment tool for measuring a client's perceived hand function. However, a performance-based assessment can supplement information about the quality and speed of hand-task performance.
Rallon
Celina R
CR
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY, USA.
Chen
Christine C
CC
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009048:Motor Skills