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OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the psychometric properties and clinical
utility of measures of sensation in neurological conditions to inform future
research studies and clinical practice. DATA SOURCES: Electronic databases
(MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE and AMED) were searched from their inception to December
2010. REVIEW METHODS: Search terms were used to identify articles that
investigated any sensory measures in neurological conditions. Data about their
psychometric properties and clinical utility were extracted and analyzed
independently. The strength of the psychometric properties and clinical utility
were assessed following recommendations. (1) RESULTS: Sixteen sensory measures
were identified. Inter-rater reliability and redundancy of testing protocols are
particular issues for this area of assessment. Eleven were rejected because they
were not available for a researcher or clinician to use. Of the remaining five
measures, the Erasmus MC modifications of the Nottingham Sensory Assessment and
the Sensory section of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment showed the best balance of
clinical utility and psychometric properties. CONCLUSION:
Many measures of
sensory impairment have been used in research but few have been fully developed
to produce robust data and be easy to use. At present, the sensory section of the
Fugl-Meyer Assessment and the Erasmus MC modifications of the Nottingham Sensory
Assessment show the most effective balance of usability and robustness, when
delivered according to the operating instructions.

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