Minimal detectable change and minimal important change of the simple test for evaluating hand function in patients with subacute stroke

Key Points

• This research aims to define the thresholds for minimal detectable change and minimal important change in hand function assessments for subacute stroke patients.
• Assessment of hand function using the STEF tool.
• Calculation of thresholds for interpretation of changes in scores during rehabilitation.
• Analysis of measurement error related to hand function evaluations.
• A minimal detectable change of greater than 12 points on the STEF indicates meaningful improvement.
• Defined thresholds assist in clinical decision-making during patient rehabilitation.