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Reliability of the NK dexterity board
T R Turgeon1, J C MacDermid, J H Roth
1University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
Summary
The NK dexterity test shows fair to excellent reliability for healthy individuals, though test-retest scores varied. Improvements may enhance the consistency of hand dexterity measurements.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Hand dexterity is crucial for daily activities.
- Accurate measurement tools are needed for assessing hand function.
- The NK computerized hand evaluation system offers a potential solution for dexterity assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the test-retest reliability of the NK dexterity test.
- To determine the consistency of measurements obtained from the NK dexterity system.
- To identify factors influencing the reliability of hand dexterity scores.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-seven healthy adults (20-54 years) participated.
- Dexterity testing was conducted on two separate occasions.
- Each occasion involved bilateral tests with three subtests and two trials per subtest.
Main Results:
- Intraoccasion reliability (within the same testing session) was fair to excellent (ICC, 0.53-0.86).
- Interoccasion reliability (between different testing sessions) was generally lower (ICC, 0.39-0.83).
- Reliability was higher for the dominant hand compared to the nondominant hand.
Conclusions:
- The NK dexterity test demonstrates moderate to good reliability, particularly within a single session.
- Interoccasion variability suggests potential for improvement in test design or protocol.
- Further refinements are recommended to ensure consistently excellent reliability for clinical and research applications.