Validity and reliability of the Functional Dexterity Test in children.

Study Design: Clinical measurement study.

Introduction: The Functional Dexterity Test (FDT) has not been validated in children.

Purpose Of The Study: To determine reliability and validity of the FDT in a pediatric population.

Does hand therapy literature incorporate the holistic view of health and function promoted by the World Health Organization?

The International Classification of Function (ICF), as formulated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is an accepted international standard for categorizing health and disability. We examined the frequency that ICF domains have been included in 788 Journal of Hand Therapy articles and 78 hand therapy articles from other sources using a scoring system based on the WHO ICF definitions. We found emphasis on body functions and body structures, with less emphasis placed on activities, participation, and environmental factors.