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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Psychometric Properties of Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test in an Italian Population with Parkinson's Disease.

Giovanni Galeoto, Anna Berardi, Rachele Simeon, Francescaroberta Panuccio, Giovanni Fabbrini, Daniele Belvisi, Jerónimo González-Bernal, Jesús Ángel Seco-Calvo

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  2. Italian translation, cultural adaptation, and validation of the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) and the Stroke Upper Limb Capacity Scale (SULCS) for individuals post-stroke.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2025
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Giovanni GaleotoDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-9043-5686
Anna BerardiDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0670-5303
Rachele SimeonDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0008-0529-354X
Francescaroberta PanuccioDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0172-1427
Giovanni FabbriniDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-7614-8771
Daniele BelvisiDepartment of Human Neurosciences, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8681-3050
Jerónimo González-BernalHealth Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-7298-9060
Jesús Ángel Seco-CalvoDepartment of Nursing and Physical Therapy, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, 24071 León, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-7818-9777

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAssessment of upper limb function is critical in the rehabilitation process of people with Parkinson's Disease (PD), and universally validated outcome measures are needed to allow comparisons across the practice. Moreover, the study of psychometric properties of the same tool on different clinical populations guarantees the possibility of reliably evaluating the same rehabilitation treatment in people with different clinical conditions. AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of this research was to evaluate the psychometric characteristics of the Italian adaptation of the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) in individuals with PD.

methodsThe reliability and validity of the test were assessed in accordance with international standards. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach's alpha, and test-retest reliability was determined via the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The construct validity and cross-cultural validity of the test were evaluated using Pearson's correlation coefficient with three assessment tools on upper limb function, independence, and quality of life, with hand grip power measured by a dynamometer and an Italian pangram. Finally, responsiveness after a one month of rehabilitation treatment was measured using the Wilcoxon rank test.

resultsFifty-two Italian people with PD were recruited. Cronbach's alpha values ranged from 0.556 (non-dominant hand) to 0.668 (dominant hand); ICC values ranged from 0.754 to 0.988. Construct validity showed that several statistically significant correlations were detected. Wilcoxon's test showed that the assessment tool can detect a change in this population after treatment.

conclusionsThe JTHFT is a reliable, valid, and respondent tool to evaluate the upper limb and hand functionalities in PD patients. It should be added to the toolkit for measuring upper limb performance in this population, adding value to clinical evaluation and ensuring comparable results for different clinical populations and different countries.

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assessmenthand dexterityoutcome measureParkinson’s disease

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