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Table 1 Mean values and standard deviation of the different test results of physical capacity and mood measurements presented by work ability level

From: Physical capacity and psychological mood in association with self-reported work ability in vibration-exposed patients with hand symptoms

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)

  1. (*Measurements recorded in kg, explained in Methods section).