Evaluation of measures of upper limb functioning and disability in people with parkinson disease: A systematic review

Abstract

Objectives To identify measurement tools used for upper limb evaluation in people with Parkinson disease (PD), to summarize the content of each tool using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, and to examine the reliability, validity, clinical utility, and responsiveness of the measurement tools specific to this clinical group. Data Sources Two systematic searches of online databases included articles published from inception to November 2013. Study Selection Search 1 identified upper limb measures. Search 2 retrieved studies investigating the measurement properties of these tools in people with PD. Data Extraction Independent reviewers screened articles and..