Hand functions:
(1) hold a bowl
(2) grasp and raise a full bottle
(3) hold a plate full of food
(4) pour liquid into a glass from a bottle
(5) unscrew the lid from a previously opened jar
(6) cut meat with a knife
(7) prick things with a fork
(8) peel the skin from a fruit
(9) button a shirt
(10) open and close and zipper
(11) squeeze a new (full) tube of toothpaste
(12) effectively hold a toothbrush
(13) write a short sentence with a regular pen
(14) write a letter with a regular pen
(15) turn a round door knob
(16) cut paper with a pair of scissors
(17) pick up coins from a surface
(18) turn a key in a lock
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Difficulty
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Points
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none
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0
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a little
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1
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some
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2
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much
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3
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nearly impossible
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4
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impossible
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5
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total score =
= SUM(points for all 18 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 90
• The higher the score the greater the disability.
