Vibrotactile sensitivity testing for occupational and disease-induce peripheral neuropathies

The International Standard Organization (ISO) standard 13091-1 describes methods and procedures for performing the vibrotactile perception threshold (VPT) testing to diagnose changes in tactile sensory function associated with occupational exposures. However, the VPT test also has been used in the d...

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Published in:Journal of toxicology and environmental health. Part B, Critical reviews Critical reviews, 2021-05, Vol.24 (4), p.162-172
Main Author: Krajnak, Kristine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
diagnositics
Disorders
Humans
International standards
Literature reviews
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Occupational health
Perception - physiology
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - diagnosis
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases - etiology
Peripheral neuropathy
Reproducibility of Results
Sensation - physiology
Sensitivity analysis
sensory tests
Sensory Thresholds - physiology
Touch - physiology
Vibration
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Summary:The International Standard Organization (ISO) standard 13091-1 describes methods and procedures for performing the vibrotactile perception threshold (VPT) testing to diagnose changes in tactile sensory function associated with occupational exposures. However, the VPT test also has been used in the diagnosis of peripheral neuropathies associated with a number of disorders. This review examines the VPT test, variations in procedures that have been used, as well as disorders and diseases in which this test has been reliable for the detection of sensory changes. Mechanisms potentially underlying the changes in VPTs are also discussed along with procedural and subject/patient factors that may affect the interpretation of test results. Based upon the review of the literature, there are also suggestions for where additional research might improve the administration of this test, depending upon the subject/patient population and interpretation of data.
ISSN:1093-7404
1521-6950
DOI:10.1080/10937404.2021.1897911