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Arthritis hand function test: inter-rater reliability among self-trained raters

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    Arthritis Care and Research : the Official Journal of the Arthritis Health Professions Association
    |March 1, 1995
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    The Arthritis Hand Function Test (AHFT) shows good reliability for measuring hand strength and dexterity in arthritis patients. Minimal training is needed for occupational therapists using this new instrument.

    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Rehabilitation Medicine

    Background:

    • Arthritis significantly impacts hand function, affecting daily activities.
    • Accurate measurement of hand strength and dexterity is crucial for effective arthritis management.
    • Existing assessment tools may have limitations in reliability or ease of use.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the inter-rater reliability of the newly developed Arthritis Hand Function Test (AHFT).
    • To determine the consistency of AHFT measurements when administered by different occupational therapists.

    Main Methods:

    • Six occupational therapists were trained to administer the AHFT.
    • Thirty adult participants with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis were recruited across three sites.

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  • Each participant was assessed twice by different raters from the same site.

    • Main Results:

    • Inter-rater reliability for the AHFT ranged from 0.45 to 0.99 (Pearson r).
    • A significant improvement was observed in aggregate applied dexterity scores between the first and second test sessions (P = 0.002).
    • Strength scores showed a decline, while dexterity scores generally improved upon retesting.

    Conclusions:

    • The AHFT demonstrates good to excellent inter-rater reliability for assessing hand function in adults with arthritis.
    • The test requires minimal training for occupational therapist raters.
    • The AHFT is a promising tool for evaluating hand strength and dexterity in clinical and research settings.