Table 3.
The assessed PD symptoms and matching clinical or experimental evidence for the 11 assessment tasks.
| Test | Assessed PD motor aspects | Clinical or experimental evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Task 1. Single tapping test | Bradykinesia of upper extremities |
MDS-UPDRS Part III 3.4 tapping test Alternative finger tapping23 |
| Task 2. Alternative tapping test | ||
| Task 5. Target test | ||
| Task 6. Circle tracing test | Micrographia | Standardized handwriting for assessment of micrographia |
| Task 7. Spiral tracing test | ||
| Task 8. Circle drawing test | ||
| Task 9. Coordination test | Finger coordination | Bimanual coordination in Parkinson's disease18 |
| Task 3. Rest tremor test | Rest tremor severity | MDS-UPDRS Part III 3.17 rest tremor amplitude |
| Task 4. Postural tremor test | Postural tremor severity | MDS-UPDRS Part III 3.15 postural tremor of the hands |
| Task 10. Foot tapping test | Bradykinesia of the lower extremities | MDS-UPDRS Part III 3.7 toe tapping |
| Task 11. Gait test | Gait speed | MDS-UPDRS Part III 3.10 gait |