Correlation of handgrip strength with quality of life in elderly patients

The quality of life of elderly people decreases with age and is adversely affected by sarcopenia (decreased muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical activity) and chronic degenerative diseases. Assessment of handgrip strength is used for screening for sarcopenia. Handgrip strength is expected to p...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Conference series 2018-08, Vol.1073 (4), p.42033
Main Authors: Wiraguna, A, Setiati, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Muscle strength
Older people
Physics
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Sarcopenia
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Summary:The quality of life of elderly people decreases with age and is adversely affected by sarcopenia (decreased muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical activity) and chronic degenerative diseases. Assessment of handgrip strength is used for screening for sarcopenia. Handgrip strength is expected to predict the quality of life of elderly people. In this study, we aimed to assess the correlation of handgrip strength (measured using Jamar dynamometer) with the quality of life (measured using the EQ-5D and EQ-5D VAS questionnaires) of elderly patients. This cross-sectional study was conducted on 123 elderly patients at the Geriatric Outpatient Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. Findings of the Spearman test showed a significant correlation of handgrip strength with quality of life as measured using the EQ-5D questionnaire (r = 0.219; p = 0.015) and EQ-5D VAS questionnaire (r = 0.266; p = 0.003). In conclusion, a significant correlation was observed between handgrip strength and the quality of life of elderly patients.
ISSN:1742-6588
1742-6596
DOI:10.1088/1742-6596/1073/4/042033