1. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity Test & DASH
Scott Durocher
Sarah Azhadi
Mike Smit
Alyssa Hollowell
Janine Williamson
Brian Lannin

2. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
Purpose:
To measure manual dexterity independent of intellectual factors, specifically using ordinary hand tools

3. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
The test is suitable for those in the following positions/jobs:
Factory workers
Garage jobs
Home servicing (plumbing, electrical, etc.)
Equipment servicing

4. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
It is a timed test performed individually
Time is dependent upon the individual
~ 10 minutes
Results are compared against normative data

5. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
The test measures:
Proficiency using ordinary hand tools
Medium dexterity
Sustained neck flexion
Sustained horizontal reaching
Producing torque motions with the hand tools
Bilateral finger movements
Sustained standing with some forward bending

6. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
Required Materials:
Stopwatch
Frame
Screwdriver
Small wrench
Large wrench
Adjustable wrench
12 bolts, 24 washers, 12 nuts
4 large, 4 medium, 4 small bolts-nut sets

7. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
Set Up:
The test begins with all nuts and bolts fastened to the frame, tight enough that they cannot be loosened by hand
The head of the bolt must be on the outside of the frame, with the nut inside of the frame
The frame is clamped to a work station at the height of 34” from the floor

8. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
Objective:
The participant must select the appropriate tools to use for each set of bolts and nuts
Loosen all nuts first, then spin off
The participant begins by disassembling the top row, the largest bolts, and places them inside the frame

9. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
Objective:
Next, he/she does the same for the middle row
When removing the bottom row the participant is to place the bolt directly into the opposite side of the frame
When assembling the bolts on the right side of the frame the bolt head is to be on the inside of the frame with the nut outside of the frame

10. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
Objective:
The participant then works through the middle row, and finishes with the top row
The test is complete when all bolts have been assembled correctly to the point where they cannot be loosened by hand
Timing stops once the last bolt is tightened

11. Bennett Hand-Tool Dexterity
The participant stands throughout the testing
The complete test kit costs:
~$ $ (US)

12. Minnesota Hand-Tool Dexterity
The tests is similar to the Bennett, with few differences:
The participant sits during testing
The frame is not clamped

13. DASH
Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand

14. DASH
Prior to administering the Intent to Use Form must be completed and attribution to the developers of the instrument (listed below) must be given
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Institute for Work and Health
American Association for Hand Surgery
American Society of Surgery of the Hand
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons
Arthroscopy Association of North America
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

15. DASH
A self administered questionnaire developed to measure upper extremity disability and symptoms

16. DASH Consists mainly of a 30 item disability/symptom scale
The items refer to:
The degree of difficulty performing specific physical activities in relation to arm, shoulder and hand problems. (21)
The severity of each of the symptoms of pain, activity related to pain, tingling, weakness and stiffness (5)
The impact on social activities, work, sleep and self-image (4)

17. DASH Examples of questions asked refer to:
Opening a jar
Writing
Sexual activities
Gardening/yard work
The 30 items are close ended questions, with 5 possible responses

18. DASH The other two optional sections are four questions each:
Sports/Performing Arts Module
Relates to the impact on the arm, shoulder or hand while playing an instrument/sport
Work Module
Relates to the impact on the arm, shoulder or hand and the ability to do work