The Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test is one of the most widely used and objective clinical tests for assessing the sense of touch. Some guides include standard instructions for the application of the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test. With monofilaments applied correctly by the instructions, patients' threshold values can be determined accurately. However, there are disagreements about the accuracy of the pressure applied by the therapist who applies the monofilament to the patient. The investigators aimed to compare the application of the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test to undergraduate students of the occupational therapy department by teaching it using classical methods and visual feedback.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Training with visual feedback by comparing the value of the monofilament with the pressure value of the monofilament applied on the precision scale in grams.
Study of the test with practical applications on the researcher who plays the role of the patient
Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Application duration of the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test
The application duration of the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test will be recorded in seconds.
Time frame: just before the intervention and just after completion of the intervention
The applied force of the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test
The applied force of the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test will be recorded in grams.
Time frame: just before the intervention and just after completion of the intervention
Intervals between the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test applications
Intervals between the Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test applications will be recorded in seconds.
Time frame: just before the intervention and just after completion of the intervention
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