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Handgrip strength as a valid practical tool to screen early-onset sarcopenia in acute care wards: a first evaluation
- Source :
- European Journal of Clinical Nutrition; 20240101, Issue: Preprints p1-9, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Handgrip strength is a valid and clinically practicable test, for screening early-onset sarcopenia during hospitalisation.Handgrip strength cut-off values of 18 kg in women and 25.5 kg in men gave 92.9% and 78.6% sensitivity, respectively.One-third of patients admitted to acute care wards have sarcopenia.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09543007 and 14765640
- Issue :
- Preprints
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs55821864
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-021-00906-5