The authors report improved fine motor coordination when using Dexteria with a healthy
population. Technology may improve patient engagement and participation when incorporated
into treatment programs. – Kristin Valdes, OTD, OT, CHT, Practice Forum Editor, Journal of Hand Therapy
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Quiz: #453
Record your answers on the Return Answer Form found on the tear-out coupon at the back of this issue or to complete online and use a credit card, go to JHTReadforCredit.com. There is only one best answer for each question.
- #1.The Dexteria app was developed specifically to improve
- a.grip strength
- b.median nerve function
- c.bilaterality
- d.fine motor skills
- a.
- #2.The primary test of the app's effectiveness was the
- a.DASH
- b.Moberg Pick Up Test
- c.NHPT
- d.Mackin-Hunter Dexterity Test
- a.
- #3.The study focused on the
- a.“Tap it” and “Pinch it” functions
- b.“Grab it” and “Hold it” functions
- c.“Pick it up” and “Manipulate it” functions
- d.“Touch it” and “Place it” functions
- a.
- #4.The investigators tested
- a.a control group and a patient group
- b.only normal subjects
- c.only actual patients
- d.Apple, Intel, and Microsoft volunteers
- a.
- #5.The authors presented sufficient evidence to demonstrate the clinical effectiveness of the Dexteria app
- a.true
- b.false
- a.
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Published online: April 25, 2016
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