Reduced Handgrip Strength in Hospital Admission Predicts Prolonged Hospital Stay and Death but Is Not Accurate to Identify Malnutrition: A Longitudinal Study of Reduced Handgrip Strength in Hospitalized Patients

Background Malnourished patients present impairment of functionality due to loss of strength and muscle mass. However, the validity of handgrip strength (HGS) in identifying malnutrition and its association with clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients requires investigation. Aims Evaluate the acc...

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Published in:JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition 2021-07, Vol.45 (5), p.1016-1022
Main Authors: Chites, Victória Silva, Teixeira, Paula Portal, Lima, Julia, Burgel, Camila Ferri, Gattermann Pereira, Thainá, Silva, Flávia Moraes
Format: Article
Language:English
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handgrip strength
hospital stay
malnutrition
mortality
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Summary:Background Malnourished patients present impairment of functionality due to loss of strength and muscle mass. However, the validity of handgrip strength (HGS) in identifying malnutrition and its association with clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients requires investigation. Aims Evaluate the accuracy of HGS in identifying malnutrition, its association with clinical outcomes, and the change in HGS in the first 2 weeks of hospitalization. Methods A prospective cohort study with adult/elderly patients. Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) was applied in the first 48 hours for malnutrition diagnosis, and HGS was measured in this moment and after 7 and 14 days of hospital admission. HGS
ISSN:0148-6071
1941-2444
DOI:10.1002/jpen.1976