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Bernadette Nedelec1, Karyne Dion, José A Correa

  • 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada. bernadette.nedelec@mcgill.ca

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This study provides new normative data for the Test d'Evaluation des Membres Supérieurs de Personnes Âgées (TEMPA) in adults aged 20-44. These findings help differentiate normal from pathological upper limb performance in young adults.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Normative data for the Test d'Evaluation des Membres Supérieurs de Personnes Âgées (TEMPA) exists for older adults (60-94 years).
  • There is a need for normative data for younger adult populations to assess upper limb function.
  • The TEMPA is a performance-based evaluation of upper limb function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish normative data for the TEMPA in adults aged 20-44 years.
  • To provide a benchmark for clinicians to differentiate pathological from normal upper limb performance in this age group.
  • To analyze the influence of age, gender, and job demands on TEMPA performance.

Main Methods:

  • Recruited 287 participants aged 20-44 years.
  • Administered the TEMPA at both relaxed and maximal speeds, recording execution speed.
  • Generated normative data stratified by age and gender.

Main Results:

  • Older participants (within the 20-44 range) were generally faster at a relaxed pace.
  • Gender differences were observed, with women faster on four tasks and men on one.
  • Job demands influenced performance on several tasks, particularly at a relaxed pace.

Conclusions:

  • Normative data for the TEMPA in adults aged 20-44 years is now available.
  • This data can aid clinicians in evaluating upper limb function in younger adults.
  • Factors such as age, gender, and occupational demands impact TEMPA performance.