The first aim of the present study was to investigate reliability, validity and responsiveness to the minimal clinically important difference, which is defined as the smallest change in score corresponding to clinically meaningful change realized by patient, of the squares test in people with PD. The second aim of the study is to determine the relationship between hand function and both trunk control and balance in PD population.
At baseline, the ST, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Hoehn and Yahr (H\&Y) Scale, Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) was applied to the PS group when the patients were "on" period. The ST was repeated after seven days from the first application when PD group were "on" period to evaluate its reliability.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
107
The squares test (ST) originally used in handedness is modified. The ST is a reliable, not time-consuming and easy to administer test for evaluated hand function.
The Squares Test
The Squares Test is used to evaluate hand function.
Time frame: 2 minutes
The Nine-Hole Peg Test
The Nine-Hole Peg Test is used to evaluate hand function.
Time frame: 2 minutes
Berg Balance Scale
Functional balance performance was assessed with the Berg Balance scale.
Time frame: 15 minutes
Trunk Impairment Scale
Trunk control was assessed by the Trunk Impairment Scale.
Time frame: 20 minutes
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