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Stephan A Botez¹, George Liu, Eric Logigian

¹Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, SMH 601, Elmwood Avenue, Box 673, Rochester, New York 14642, USA.

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The timed vibration test (TVT) is a reliable bedside sensory examination. High intra- and interrater reliability was found, suggesting TVT can be a dependable clinical tool when standardized.

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Clinical Assessment
Sensory Testing

Background:

The timed vibration test (TVT) is a simple bedside sensory test.
Its reliability at common clinical testing sites is not well-established.
Standardized protocols are crucial for consistent clinical assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the intra- and interrater reliability of the timed vibration test (TVT).
To assess the influence of neurologic training on TVT performance.
To determine TVT's suitability as a reliable bedside examination tool.

Main Methods:

The study involved 25 healthy adult volunteers.
Intra- and interrater reliability of TVT was assessed at various body sites.
Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated to quantify reliability.

Main Results:

High intra-rater reliability was observed, with ICCs ranging from 0.79 to 0.92.
High inter-rater reliability was also found, with ICCs ranging from 0.82 to 0.95.
Reliability remained high across different testing sites.

Conclusions:

The timed vibration test (TVT) demonstrates high intra- and interrater reliability.
TVT is a dependable bedside sensory examination when a standardized protocol is used.
This suggests TVT can be effectively integrated into routine clinical practice.