GS. Grip Strength

GS. Grip Strength Module of SHARE 2011

Label Type Description
GS001 Question Now I would like to assess the strength of your hand in a gripping exercise. I will ask you to squeeze this handle ashard as you can, just for a couple of seconds and then let go. I will take two alternate measurements from yourright and your left hand. Would you be willing to have your handgrip measured?
GS010 Question IWER: Why didn't R complete the grip strength test? Code all that apply
GS011 Question IWER: Specify other reason
GS002 Question IWER: Record respondent status
GS003 Question INTERVIEWER STOP TEST.
GS004 Question Which is your dominant hand?
GS005 Question IWER: Position the respondent correctly. Adjust dynamometer to hand size by turning the lever and reset arrow atzero. Explain the procedure once again. Let respondent have a practice with one hand. Use scorecard to recordthe results and enter results into computer after test is finished.
GS006 Question LEFT HAND, FIRST MEASUREMENT.
GS007 Question LEFT HAND, SECOND MEASUREMENT.
GS008 Question RIGHT HAND, FIRST MEASUREMENT.
GS009 Question RIGHT HAND, SECOND MEASUREMENT.
GS012 Question IWER: How much effort did R give to this measurement?
GS013 Question IWER: What was the R's position for this test?
GS014 Question IWER: Did R rest his/her arms on a support while performing this test?