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Common Data Element:  NIH Toolbox Motor Domain Strength Measure Grip Strength Test - Dominant hand computed score

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Element Type
Common Data Element
NIH Toolbox Motor Domain Strength Measure Grip Strength Test - Dominant hand computed score
NIHTBGSDominantCompScore
Short Description
Computed score of the dominant hand, as a part of the NIH Toolbox Motor Domain Strength Measure Grip Strength Test
Definition
Computed score of the dominant hand, as a part of the NIH Toolbox Motor Domain Strength Measure Grip Strength Test
 

Biomedical Terminologies and Standards

Notes
The NIH Toolbox Grip Strength Test is adapted from the grip strength testing protocol of the American Society of Hand Therapy. Participants are seated in a chair with their feet touching the ground. With the elbow bent to 90 degrees and the arm against the trunk, wrist at neutral, participants squeeze the Jamar Plus Digital dynamometer as hard as they can for a count of three. The dynamometer provides a digital reading of force in pounds. A practice trial at less than full force and one test trial are completed with each hand. The test takes approximately three minutes to administer and is recommended for ages 3-85. Dominant vs. Non-Dominant Hand (i.e., handedness) is assessed at the outset of Toolbox testing.
Creation Date
2016-05-27
Historical Notes
References
http://www.nihtoolbox.org/HowDoI/TechnicalManual/Technical%20Manual%20sections/Toolbox%20Grip%20Strength%20Test%20Technical%20Manual.pdf

Data Type
Numeric Values
Input Restrictions
Free-Form Entry
External Schema Permissible Value Mapping
Population
Adult and Pediatric
Guidelines/Instructions
Test Trial (dominant hand): Say: Now were going to test each hand, beginning with this (point; say your right or left) hand. When I say squeeze, this time I want you to squeeze the handle as hard as you can. Support dynamometer during testing. Continue: Ready? 3-2-1-squeeze! Harder, harder, harder. After 3-4 seconds, say: Stop. Record force to nearest tenth of a pound on record sheet for transfer to computer. Press RESET and TEST on dynamometer before next trial.
Preferred Question Text
Category Groups and Classifications
DiseaseDomainSub-Domain
Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes and End Points Physical Function
General (For all diseases) Assessments and Examinations Physical/Neurological Examination

Classification

General (For all diseases) :
Supplemental
Epidemiology :
Supplemental
Concussion/Mild TBI :
Supplemental
Acute Hospitalized :
Supplemental
Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation :
Supplemental
Keywords
Motor , NIH_Toolbox , Grip_Strength_Test , Strength
Labels
Effective Date
Until Date
Last Change Date
Tue May 08 11:24:48 EDT 2018
See Also
Submitting Organization Name
NIH/CIT/BRICS
Submitting Contact Name
Malaika Schwartz
Submitting Contact Information
mschwartz@sapient.com
Steward Organization Name
NIH/CIT/BRICS
Steward Contact Name
Olga Vovk
Steward Contact Information
olga.vovk@nih.gov
NINDS ID

Change History