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Action Research Arm Test

The Action Research Arm Test (ARAT) is a 19-item performance-based assessment measuring upper limb function in four domains: grasp, grip, pinch, and gross movement. Developed by Roberta Lyle in 1989, the ARAT has become the standard functional assessment for upper limb recovery in stroke rehabilitation, providing detailed measurement of hand and arm coordination relevant to activities of daily living.

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Action Research Arm Test (ARAT)
Taxonomic method record · process-pipeline / physical-therapy
  • Lyle, R. C. (1989). A performance test for assessment of upper limb function in physical rehabilitation treatment and research. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 12(6), 605-613. · URL
  • Hsieh, C. L., Hsueh, I. P., Chiang, S. L., & Lin, C. H. (2007). Inter-rater reliability and validity of the action research arm test in stroke patients. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 39(8), 654-660. · URL
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