ABILHAND: Measuring Manual Ability in Daily Life
ABILHAND measures manual ability in people with upper limb impairments like stroke. This questionnaire asks patients to rate their difficulty with daily hand tasks to track recovery.
ABILHAND
ABILHAND is a Rasch-built assessment measuring manual ability in patients with upper limb impairments. It evaluates a person's perceived difficulty performing daily activities, making it useful for stroke or arthritis rehabilitation. This tool helps clinicians track functional changes over time effectively.
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What is ABILHAND
The ABILHAND is a handy questionnaire measuring manual ability in adults with upper limb impairments. It focuses on daily tasks and stroke recovery. Built on the Rasch measurement model, this tool converts simple scores into linear measures. It specifically looks at how well patients manage common everyday activities. Patients rate their ability to perform specific tasks like opening a jar or buttoning a shirt. They choose from three options: impossible, difficult, or easy. This helps clinicians see a clear hierarchy of difficulty across various manual tasks. It's simple to administer in clinical settings or at home. The invariant scale means it works well for tracking progress over time. Clinicians value it because it focuses on real-life function rather than just grip strength. This insight helps plan better rehab strategies for long-term independence.
ABILHAND can be scored using two main approaches: raw summation and linear measure conversion. 1. Raw Score: You start by summing the ratings for each activity, scoring 0 for impossible, 1 for difficult, and 2 for easy tasks. While simple, this total is ordinal and not linear. 2. Logit Conversion: For accurate tracking, you must convert the raw total into logits using the specific online tables for your patient group. This turns ordinal data into a linear interval scale. Higher logit values indicate better manual ability, helping you spot real changes in hand function during rehab.
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