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: Glass Jug Pouring

Fill the glass jug with 100ml of water (100ml is marked on the jug). Place the jug in the designated area of the form board with the handle of the glass jug pointing the right for right-handed participants, and to the left for left-handed participants. Place the glass jar (without the lid) on the designated left area for right-handed participants and the right for left-handed participants. Lift the glass jug by the handle using a lateral 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 jug into the jar as demonstrated and as quickly as possible. Replace the jug on the board and then stop the timer."

Example Video

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