Reliability of Semmes Weinstein monofilament and ballpoint sensory testing, and voluntary muscle testing in Bangladesh

摘要

The reliability of methods of testing nerve function is important, since diagnostic decision making is a direct function of the quality of the test. Three methods of nerve function testing were investigated at the Danish Bangladesh Leprosy Mission(DBLM)in north Bangladesh, and assessed for inter-observed Reliability. The three methods were 1)ballpoint pen test(BPT)for sensory function; 2)graded Semmes Weinstein monofilament test(SWM)for sensory function and 3)voluntary muscle testing(VMT)for motor function.