The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is a 19 item observational measure used by physical therapists and other health care professionals to assess upper extremity performance (coordination, dexterity and functioning) in stroke recovery, brain injury and multiple sclerosis populations.
The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is a 19-item measure aimed at assessing functional performance of the upper...
The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is a commonly used assessment, yet no keyform currently exists. To provide a keyform for the ARAT and demonstrate how a clinician can use the keyform ...
In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT). We will cover the aspects it evaluates, the target population, a detailed step-by-step explanation, and how to interpret its results.
The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is an evaluative measure to assess specific changes in limb function among individuals who sustained cortical damage resulting in hemiplegia (Lyle, 1981).
The ARAT addressed the mobility at several joints category under the Body Functions and Body Structures domain 17 timess. Under the Activities and Participation domain 1 time fine hand use was covered, 6 times for grasping, 1 for turning or twisting the hands or arms, and 1 for drinking.
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The Arthritis Rehabilitation Assessment Tool (ARAT) is actually referred to as the Action Research Arm Test (ARAT), a standardized assessment tool used to evaluate upper limb function in patients with neurological impairments, particularly after stroke.