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Kevin C Chung - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • validity and responsiveness of the jebsen taylor hand Function Test
    Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume), 2010
    Co-Authors: Erika D Sears, Kevin C Chung
    Abstract:

    Purpose The aim of this study was to demonstrate the validity and responsiveness of the Jebsen–Taylor Hand Function Test (JTT) in measuring hand Function in patients undergoing hand surgery, compared with the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ). Methods A prospective cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (n = 37), osteoarthritis (n= 10), carpal tunnel syndrome (n = 18), and distal radius fracture (n = 46) were evaluated preoperatively and at 9 to 12 months of follow-up. We administered the JTT and MHQ. We performed correlation and receiver operating characteristic analyses to evaluate the validity of the JTT as a measure of disability. Effect size and standardized response means were calculated to determine responsiveness. Results Correlation studies revealed poor correlation of the JTT with MHQ total scores and subsets that relate to hand Function. Patients with high MHQ scores generally perform well on the JTT; however, patients with good JTT scores do not necessarily have high MHQ scores. Receiver operating characteristic curves for each condition showed that the change in JTT total score had poor ability to discriminate between high and low MHQ score subjects, with an area under the curve result of 0.52 to 0.66 for each condition. Effect size and standardized response means for all states showed greater responsiveness with the MHQ for each condition compared with the JTT. Conclusions We found poor correlation between the change in JTT and absolute JTT scores after surgery compared with change in MHQ and absolute MHQ scores. In addition, the JTT had poor discriminant validity based on the MHQ as a reference. This study showed that the time to complete activities does not correlate well with patient-reported outcomes. We conclude that the JTT should not be used as a measure of disability or clinical change after surgical intervention. Type of study/level of evidence Diagnostic III.

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  • the excite trial attributes of the wolf motor Function Test in patients with subacute stroke
    Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 2005
    Co-Authors: Steven L Wolf, Paul Thompson, David M Morris, Dorian K Rose, Carolee J Winstein, Edward Taub, Carol Giuliani, Sonya Pearson
    Abstract:

    The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) has been used in rehabilitation studies of chronic stroke patients, but until now its psychometric properties have not been evaluated in patients with subacute s...

  • the reliability of the wolf motor Function Test for assessing upper extremity Function after stroke
    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2001
    Co-Authors: David M Morris, Gitendra Uswatte, Jean E Crago, Edwin W Cook, Edward Taub
    Abstract:

    Morris DM, Uswatte G, Crago JE, Cook EW III, Taub E. The reliability of the Wolf Motor Function Test for assessing upper extremity Function after stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001;82:750-5. Objective: To examine the reliability of the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) for assessing upper extremity motor Function in adults with hemiplegia. Design: Interrater and Test-reTest reliability. Setting: A clinical research laboratory at a university med- ical center. Patients: A sample of convenience of 24 subjects with chronic hemiplegia (onset 1yr), showing moderate motor impairment. Intervention: The WMFT includes 15 Functional tasks. Per- formances were timed and rated by using a 6-point Functional ability scale. The WMFT was administered to subjects twice with a 2-week interval between administrations. All Test ses- sions were videotaped for scoring at a later time by blinded and trained experienced therapists. Main Outcome Measure: Interrater reliability was exam- ined by using intraclass correlation coefficients and internal consistency by using Cronbach's alpha. Results: Interrater reliability was .97 or greater for perfor- mance time and .88 or greater for Functional ability. Internal consistency for Test 1 was .92 for performance time and .92 for Functional ability; for Test 2, it was .86 for performance time and .92 for Functional ability. Test-reTest reliability was .90 for performance time and .95 for Functional ability. Absolute scores for subjects were stable over the 2 Test administrations. Conclusion: The WMFT is an instrument with high inter- rater reliability, internal consistency, Test-reTest reliability, and

Shree Pandya - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • relationships between upper extremity strength and the purdue pegboard Test and the jebsen taylor hand Function Test in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 p05 187
    Neurology, 2012
    Co-Authors: Katy Eichinger, Nuran Dilek, Jeanne Dekdebrun, William B Martens, Chad Heatwole, Charles A Thornton, Richard T Moxley, Shree Pandya
    Abstract:

    Objective: To document the relationship between measures of upper extremity strength and hand Function in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1(DM1). Background Distal weakness is a common feature in patients with (DM1). The assessment of hand Function in this patient population is just beginning to be explored. Measurements of upper extremity strength and hand Function have demonstrated good reliability; however, the relationship between strength and Function is unknown. Design/Methods: Patients with DM1 participating in a longitudinal study performed strength Tests of the upper extremity including manual muscle Testing (MMT) and quantitative muscles Testing (QMT). MMT included shoulder abduction, elbow flexion and extension, wrist flexion and extension, and short and long finger flexors of the thumb and first two digits. QMT included shoulder abduction, elbow flexion, elbow extension and grip. Patients also performed the Purdue Pegboard Test (PPT) and the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT). Results: Data from 71 genetically confirmed patients with DM1 were analyzed using Spearman9s rho. Statistically significant (p Conclusions: Moderate relationships exist between upper extremity strength Tests and hand Function Tests. The PPT correlates better with MMT which included several distal hand muscles and hence captures fine motor Function deficits. The JTHFT correlated better with QMT and the most significant correlation was with lifting heavy objects and this may reflect more the proximal strength deficits. Patients need to be followed longitudinally to document which of these Tests is able to reflect changes over time. Supported by: Award number U54NS048843 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Disclosure: Dr. Eichinger has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dilek has nothing to disclose. Dr. Dekdebrun has nothing to disclose. Dr. Martens has nothing to disclose. Dr. Heatwole has nothing to disclose. Dr. Thornton has received personal compensation for activities with Genzyme Corporation as a consultant. Dr. Thornton has received research support from Isis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Dr. Moxley has nothing to disclose. Ms. Pandya has received personal compensation for activities with Shire Pharmaceuticals Group.

Steven L Wolf - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

David M Morris - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • the excite trial attributes of the wolf motor Function Test in patients with subacute stroke
    Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 2005
    Co-Authors: Steven L Wolf, Paul Thompson, David M Morris, Dorian K Rose, Carolee J Winstein, Edward Taub, Carol Giuliani, Sonya Pearson
    Abstract:

    The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) has been used in rehabilitation studies of chronic stroke patients, but until now its psychometric properties have not been evaluated in patients with subacute s...

  • the reliability of the wolf motor Function Test for assessing upper extremity Function after stroke
    Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2001
    Co-Authors: David M Morris, Gitendra Uswatte, Jean E Crago, Edwin W Cook, Edward Taub
    Abstract:

    Morris DM, Uswatte G, Crago JE, Cook EW III, Taub E. The reliability of the Wolf Motor Function Test for assessing upper extremity Function after stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2001;82:750-5. Objective: To examine the reliability of the Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) for assessing upper extremity motor Function in adults with hemiplegia. Design: Interrater and Test-reTest reliability. Setting: A clinical research laboratory at a university med- ical center. Patients: A sample of convenience of 24 subjects with chronic hemiplegia (onset 1yr), showing moderate motor impairment. Intervention: The WMFT includes 15 Functional tasks. Per- formances were timed and rated by using a 6-point Functional ability scale. The WMFT was administered to subjects twice with a 2-week interval between administrations. All Test ses- sions were videotaped for scoring at a later time by blinded and trained experienced therapists. Main Outcome Measure: Interrater reliability was exam- ined by using intraclass correlation coefficients and internal consistency by using Cronbach's alpha. Results: Interrater reliability was .97 or greater for perfor- mance time and .88 or greater for Functional ability. Internal consistency for Test 1 was .92 for performance time and .92 for Functional ability; for Test 2, it was .86 for performance time and .92 for Functional ability. Test-reTest reliability was .90 for performance time and .95 for Functional ability. Absolute scores for subjects were stable over the 2 Test administrations. Conclusion: The WMFT is an instrument with high inter- rater reliability, internal consistency, Test-reTest reliability, and

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