The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 18 Issue 5
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- Pages.13-23
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- 2006
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
Two-Point Discrimination of Fingertips and Related Factors in Rural Community Residents
일부 농촌지역 주민들의 수지 이점식별 및 관련요인
- Yi, Seung-Ju (Department of Physical Therapy, Andong Science College) ;
- Shin, Hyon-Uk (Department of Physical Therapy, Woorideul Clinic)
- Published : 2006.10.25
Abstract
Purpose: This study was to investigate two-point discrimination(TPD) and related factors in rural community residents. Methods: The sample consisted of 68 people who have been living in rural community in June 2005 studied. TPD was measured from the tips of the thumb, index, middle, ring, and little finger of each hand with the TPD esthesiometer. The research was designed to be a cross-sectional measured study. SAS statistical software was used for the analysis. The characteristics of the study sample were described by mean and standard deviation(SD) for continuous variables and by frequency and percentage for categorical variables. The Student's t-test and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to compare TPD in gender and diabetes mellitus. A Pearson's correlation analysis was conducted for relationship among values of 5 fingers. Multiple regression analysis was performed to determine the factors associated with TPD. Results: A total of 68 residents were measured, their average