Association between Mediterranean diet and hand grip strength in older adult women

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 721-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luigi Barrea ◽  
Giovanna Muscogiuri ◽  
Carolina Di Somma ◽  
Giovanni Tramontano ◽  
Vincenzo De Luca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Mediterranean Diet ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Hand Grip

scholarly journals Hand Grip Strength and Its Sociodemographic and Health Correlates among Older Adult Men and Women (50 Years and Older) in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Supa Pengpid ◽  
Karl Peltzer
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Older Adult ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Adult Men ◽  
Hand Grip

Objective. There is lack of knowledge about the patterns and correlates of hand grip strength (HGS) of older adults in Indonesia. This study aims to assess sociodemographic and health determinants of HGS among older adult men and women in Indonesia. Methods. Participants were 7097 individuals of 50 years and older (mean age 61.2 years, SD=9.4) that participated in the cross-sectional Indonesia Family Life Survey (IFLS-5) in 2014-15. The assessment measures included a questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and health variables and anthropometric and HGS measurements. Linear multivariable regression analysis was conducted to estimate the association of social and health variables and HGS. Results. The mean HGS was 28.2 kgs for men and 17.2 kgs for women. In adjusted linear regression analysis among both men and women, height, being overweight or obese, and having a good self-rated health status were positively associated with HGS, while age, having underweight, low cognitive functioning, and functional disability were negatively associated with HGS. In addition, among men, higher education and medium economic background were positive and having two or more chronic conditions, having severe depressive symptoms, and having moderate sleep impairment were negatively associated with HGS. Conclusion. The study contributed to a better understanding of patterns and correlates of HGS among older adults in Indonesia. Gender-specific and health related interventions may be needed so as to improve the physical functioning of the growing older populace in Indonesia.

scholarly journals Assessment of hand function in women with lymphadenopathy after radical mastectomy

PeerJ ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. e11252
Author(s):  
Subham Mistry ◽  
Taimul Ali ◽  
Mohammed Qasheesh ◽  
Rashid Ali Beg ◽  
Mohammad Abu Shaphe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grip Strength ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Healthy Adult ◽  
Handgrip Strength ◽  
Hand Function ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Hand Functions ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
And Function

Background Breast cancer related upper limb lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication in post-mastectomy patients. It is known to cause upper limb disability, which subsequently may affect the grip strength and hand function. There is little evidence on the objective assessment of functional activities particularly hand function in women with BCRL. Therefore, this study objectively assesses the handgrip strength and hand functions in women with BCRL. Method A cross-sectional study design was conducted on a sample of women with (n = 31) and without (n = 31) BCRL. The Handgrip strength and hand functions were measured using a dynamometer and Jebsen-Taylor hand function test, respectively. Results The results showed a significantly reduced handgrip strength in women with BCRL as compared to age-matched healthy adult women for both right and left hands (p < 0.05). Similarly, hand functions were significantly impaired in women with BCRL as compared to healthy adult women (p < 0.05). Reduction in handgrip strength and hand function in women with BCRL were clinically meaningful as indicated by moderate to large effect sizes (Cohen’s d = 0.61 to 0.99 and 0.54 to 3.02, respectively) in all outcomes except power handgrip strength in left hand (Cohen’s d = 0.38). Conclusion The results of this study indicate a significant reduction of hand grip strength and hand function in women with BCRL. Our findings suggest that objective measures of grip strength and function be included in the assessment of women with BCRL to better guide clinical decision making and patient care, which may include management of impairment associated with hand strength and function. Future studies that evaluate hand grip strength and function in a larger sample which includes a more diverse age group of women with BCRL are warranted to confirm the current findings.

scholarly journals Combination of the G-8 Screening Tool and Hand-Grip Strength to Predict Long-Term Overall Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients Undergoing Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 3363
Author(s):  
Kristian Kirkelund Bentsen ◽  
Olfred Hansen ◽  
Jesper Ryg ◽  
Ann-Kristine Weber Giger ◽  
Stefan Starup Jeppesen
Keyword(s):  
Overall Survival ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Physical Test ◽  
Hand Grip

The Geriatric 8 (G-8) is a known predictor of overall survival (OS) in older cancer patients, but is mainly based on nutritional aspects. This study aimed to assess if the G-8 combined with a hand-grip strength test (HGST) in patients with NSCLC treated with stereotactic body radiotherapy can predict long-term OS better than the G-8 alone. A total of 46 SBRT-treated patients with NSCLC of stage T1-T2N0M0 were included. Patients were divided into three groups: fit (normal G-8 and HGST), vulnerable (abnormal G-8 or HGST), or frail (abnormal G-8 and HGST). Statistically significant differences were found in 4-year OS between the fit, vulnerable, and frail groups (70% vs. 46% vs. 25%, p = 0.04), as well as between the normal and abnormal G-8 groups (69% vs. 39%, p = 0.02). In a multivariable analysis of OS, being vulnerable with a hazard ratio (HR) of 2.03 or frail with an HR of 3.80 indicated poorer OS, but this did not reach statistical significance. This study suggests that there might be a benefit of adding a physical test to the G-8 for more precisely predicting overall survival in SBRT-treated patients with localized NSCLC. However, this should be confirmed in a larger study population.

Clinical Outcomes After Aggressive Active Early Motion and Modified Kleinert Regimens: Comparison of 2 Consecutive Cohorts

Hand ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 155894472110172
Author(s):  
Kaisa Jokinen ◽  
Arja Häkkinen ◽  
Toni Luokkala ◽  
Teemu Karjalainen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Flexor Tendon ◽  
Hand Grip Strength ◽  
Active Motion ◽  
Hand Grip ◽  
Active Range Of Motion

Background Modern multistrand repairs can withstand forces present in active flexion exercises, and this may improve the outcomes of flexor tendon repairs. We developed a simple home-based exercise regimen with free wrist and intrinsic minus splint aimed at facilitating the gliding of the flexor tendons and compared the outcomes with the modified Kleinert regimen used previously in the same institution. Methods We searched the hospital database to identify flexor tendon repair performed before and after the new regimen was implemented and invited all patients to participate. The primary outcome was total active range of motion, and secondary outcomes were Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; grip strength; globally perceived function; and the quality of life. Results The active range of motion was comparable between the groups (mean difference = 14; 95% confidence interval [CI], −8 to 36; P = .22). Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand; grip strength; global perceived function; and health-related quality of life were also comparable between the groups. There was 1 (5.3%) rupture in the modified Kleinert group and 4 (15.4%) in the early active motion group (relative risk = 0.3; 95% CI, 0.04-2.5; P = .3). Conclusions Increasing active gliding with a free wrist and intrinsic minus splint did not improve the clinical outcomes after flexor tendon injury at a mean of 38-month follow-up.

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