SHAP: Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure

The Assessor's SHAP Protocol provides detailed instructions for an assessor to conduct a SHAP. The information on this page supplements this document, by providing videos of the different SHAP tests.

Abstract Object Tasks

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

7. Pick Up Coins
8. Button Board
9. Simulated Food Cutting
10. Page Turning
11. Jar Lid
12. Glass Jug Pouring
13. Carton Pouring
14. Lifting a Heavy Object
15. Lifting a Light Object
16. Lifting a Tray
17. Rotate Key
18. Open/Close Zip
19. Rotate A Screw
20. Door Handle

Usage Instrustions: Carton Pouring

Empty the glass jar from the previous task and replace the jar in the same position on the form board. Fill the carton with 200ml of water (measured out in the glass jug). Place the carton in the designated area on the form board with the spout of the carton pointing toward to glass jar (according to the handedness defined for the previous task). Pick up the carton using a power grip and show how to pour the water into the glass jar. Reset the task for the participant.

"Start the timer and whilst ensuring as little spillage as possible, pour the water from the carton into the jar as demonstrated and as quickly as possible. Replace the carton on the board and then stop the timer."

Example Video

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