Discriminators

Discriminators

Discriminators

In the healthcare industry, discriminators serve as vital aids in sensory assessment, particularly in evaluating tactile discrimination. Tactile discrimination refers to the ability to differentiate between various tactile stimuli, such as textures, shapes, and sizes, through touch. Discriminators, also known as tactile discrimination tools, are used to assess this sensory function by presenting patients with different tactile stimuli and observing their ability to accurately perceive and distinguish between them.

These tools typically consist of various textured surfaces or objects with different shapes and sizes, which patients are asked to touch and identify. Healthcare professionals then assess the patient's ability to discriminate between these stimuli based on their responses and accuracy in identifying the differences.