Table 1.
Mean values and standard deviation of the different test results of physical capacity and mood measurements presented by work ability level
| Work ability level (score range) | N | Age | Hand grip strength, kg* | Pinch key, kg* | Pinch 3-chuck, kg* | Purdue Pegboard® | HADS D | HADS A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poor (7–27) |
14 |
52 (10) |
36 (18) |
8.5 (3.2) |
7.9 (3.0) |
11 (2.1) |
7.0 (5.2) |
8.1 (5.9) |
| Moderate (28–36) |
14 |
50 (14) |
44 (17) |
10 (2.6) |
8.8 (2.6) |
13 (2.6) |
2.2 (2.1) |
4.9 (3.6) |
| Good (37–43) |
14 |
48 (11) |
45 (15) |
9.9 (3.0) |
8.7 (2.7) |
13 (1.9) |
2.4 (2.1) |
3.5 (1.6) |
| Excellent (44–49) | 5 | 38 (11) | 46 (11) | 10 (3.3) | 10 (2.4) | 14 (1.2) | 1.6 (1.3) | 2.4 (2.4) |
(*Measurements recorded in kg, explained in Methods section).