Vol. 11, Issue 9, Part B (2025)

Background: Hand function plays a crucial role in daily activities, and its assessment is essential for identifying motor skill development and impairments in children. The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT) is a standardised tool used to evaluate fine and gross motor skills. However, there is no normative data for Indian children aged 6-14 years. Establishing these values will help clinicians in assessing and monitoring children's hand function effectively.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 278 typically developing school children aged 6-14 years in Mysuru, India. Participants were selected using a purposive sampling method. The JTHFT, consisting of seven subtests measuring functional hand use, was administered to assess hand function. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, including mean, standard deviation, median, and percentile distributions.

Conclusion: The study provides normative reference values for the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test in Indian children aged 6-14 years. These benchmarks will facilitate better assessment and early intervention planning for children with motor impairments. Future studies should explore longitudinal changes in hand function and its relationship with real-life activities.