Who uses the Purdue Pegboard?
Physical and Occupational therapists use the Purdue Pegboard for injury rehabilitation. They use the test as a tool to obtain baseline data on a patient. They also use it to document patient progress and / or degree of disability. Vocational Evaluators use the Purdue Pegboard to determine a subject’s ability and aptitude for certain work-related applications and for recommending placement in jobs that require manual dexterity. The Purdue Pegboard is also used to develop a specific training program that will give an individual the skills to complete a job task that requires manual dexterity. Human Resource Directors and Temporary Staffing Agencies use the Purdue Pegboard as a pre-employment screening and selection tool. An applicant’s performance on the Purdue Pegboard can indicate their ability to perform in a job/task that requires manual dexterity.
