Reliability and Validity of E-LINK System for Measuring Hand Strength

VernacularTitle:新型手部肌力评估系统的信度和效度研究
Author: Yanan FENG ; Haiyan CAO ; Zhijie ZHANG ; Kuicheng LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: hand, strength, E-LINK system, reliability, validity
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(9):803-804
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the reliability and validity of the E-LINK system for measuring hand strength. Methods 25 healthy adults were recruited to measure the strength of hand using E-LINK system and Jamar respectively. They were measured again 5 d later. Results The intra- and inter-rater reliability of hand strength measurement was satisfactory (ICC>0.75), as well as validity ( Pearson r>0.75, P<0.01). Conclusion E-LINK system can measure hand strength well.