Purdue manual dexterity testing: A cohort study of community-dwelling elderly.

Journal of Hand Therapy : Official Journal of the American Society of Hand Therapists
Katherine RuleKristin Valdes

Abstract

The Purdue Pegboard Test is a manual dexterity test that requires the manipulation of pegs, washers, and collars. Our population for this research study focused on the geriatric community owing to the lack of recent available normative data. The purpose of this study was to provide updated normative data for hand therapists to use in clinical practice to determine if seniors have dexterity deficits. This is a cohort study. This study was completed through a convenience sample which included 128 participants. Participants were stratified into three age groups (60-69, 70-79, and 80+). Participants were asked to complete the Purdue Pegboard Test. Mean scores were analyzed using an independent-sample t-test and one-way analysis of variance to compare the mean scores of each designated age group. A one-way analysis of variance reported statistically significant differences between the 3 age groups (F = 15.03, P < .00). The results supported that those individuals who were younger (60-69) scored better on the assessment than those aged 80+ years. There was not a statistically significant difference between PPT mean scores of males and females. Mean scores for the PPT for community-dwelling seniors were established. The findings from ...Continue Reading

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