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O'Dell MW, Kim G, Finnen LR, Polistena C. Clinical implications of using the Arm Motor Ability Test in stroke rehabilitation.

To identify all published studies using the Arm Motor Ability Test (AMAT), a standardized, laboratory-based measure for selected upper extremity activities of daily living (ADLs); and to summarize its current uses and provide recommendations for its future use.

An Ovid online search was performed using the terms “Arm Motor Ability Test” and “AMAT.” The reference lists of all articles obtained were reviewed for additional studies not appearing in the literature search. In addition, the original manual for the use and administration of the AMAT was reviewed.

All studies examining the psychometric properties of the AMAT or using the AMAT as an outcome measure were identified. Articles simply mentioning the AMAT without providing data and …