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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Neuroscience
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Gross motor skills evaluation is crucial for pediatric functional assessment.
  • The box and block test is a recognized tool for assessing upper limb function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate and standardize the box and block test's normal values for Colombian children aged 6 to 11 years.
  • To establish normative data for upper limb functionality in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • The box and block test was administered to 411 children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds in Bogotá.
  • Parent and teacher questionnaires assessed functional performance in daily and school activities to validate the test's construct.

Main Results:

  • Data from 386 children (55.4% male) were analyzed, with 67.9% attending public schools.
  • Average scores were 60.9 for the right hand and 57.8 for the left hand.
  • Girls achieved significantly higher average scores than boys.

Conclusions:

  • The box and block test is a reliable tool for assessing upper limb function in Colombian children.
  • Normative values, standard deviations, and ranges of normality were established.
  • Test results positively correlated with age, daily activities, and teachers' academic assessments, supporting its construct validity.