OCS vs GripAble

OCS-Plus provides health professionals with a brief cognitive assessment focussed on memory and executive attention. OCS-Plus was developed by the Translational Neuropsychology Research Group at the University of Oxford. The tool has been standardised, normed and validated (Demeyere et al 2021). The tool is currently undergoing further research for validity of use in specific clinical groups. The tool is not for self-assessment. Instead, a health professional assessor administers the screen to respondents to investigate domain-general cognitive impairments, with a specific focus on memory and executive attention. The tool contains multiple easy to administer tests and instructions are provided for each test. Normative data is provided for three age groups : under 60, between 60 and 70, and older than 70 and respondent performance is automatically compared to established normative cut offs. In order to activate the app for use, registration is required. There is no cost for the standard app version where data is not uploaded. Where data upload is required, an administration fee, as well as a collaboration agreement and datasharing agreement is required to be put in place.

Use the GripAble application to connect to your GripAble device and train and assess your hand through an array of fun and entertaining activities. Set up your personal profile and access your personalised area in order to start assessing your hand functions and training choosing from a wide variety of activities. The GripAble device adapts to your own range of motions for the main hand functions using an in-app calibration tool. Track your daily and historical progress by setting goals and checking your achievements for each separate hand function. The app also comes with a variety of grip tests, used to assess and compare different aspects of your ongoing hand training.