| This study was designed to assess the relationship between dominant hand strength, non-dominant hand strength, and ADL performance in a well elderly population between 60 and 95 years of age. Grip strength was measured with a dynamometer following standardized procedures set forth by the American Society of Hand Therapists (Fess and Moran, 1981). Activities of daily living (ADL) performance were measured using the Katz Index of ADL's. The sample consisted of 90 well elderly persons, with varying degrees of independence in the performance of activities of daily living. Data were compiled through use of the Katz Index, and grip strength measurements. Each subject, with the assistance of the researcher, completed a self-evaluation using the Katz Index. Data were recorded and evaluated by the researcher. Pearson product-moment correlation coefficients showed no statistically significant relationship between the difference in hand grip strength between the dominant hand and non-dominant hand and ADL performance in a well elderly population. |
