Value of handgrip strength to predict clinical outcomes and therapeutic response in malnourished medical inpatients: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

Publikation

Value of handgrip strength to predict clinical outcomes and therapeutic response in malnourished medical inpatients: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 02.08.2021

Kaegi-Braun Nina, Tribolet Pascal, Baumgartner Annic, Fehr Rebecca, Baechli Valerie, Geiser Martina, Deiss Manuela, Gomes Filomena, Kutz Alexander, Hoess Claus, Pavlicek Vojtech, Schmid Sarah, Bilz Stefan, Sigrist Sarah, Brändle Michael, Benz Carmen, Henzen Christoph, Thomann Robert, Rutishauser Jonas, Aujesky Drahomir, Rodondi Nicolas, Donzé Jacques, Stanga Zeno, Mueller Beat, Schuetz Philipp

Zitation

Kaegi-Braun N, Tribolet P, Baumgartner A, Fehr R, Baechli V, Geiser M, Deiss M, Gomes F, Kutz A, Hoess C, Pavlicek V, Schmid S, Bilz S, Sigrist S, Brändle M, Benz C, Henzen C, Thomann R, Rutishauser J, Aujesky D, Rodondi N, Donzé J, Stanga Z, Mueller B, Schuetz P. Value of handgrip strength to predict clinical outcomes and therapeutic response in malnourished medical inpatients: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2021; 114:731-740.

Art

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review (Englisch)

Zeitschrift

Am J Clin Nutr 2021; 114

Veröffentlichungsdatum

02.08.2021

eISSN (Online)

1938-3207

Seiten

731-740

Kurzbeschreibung/Zielsetzung

Disease-related malnutrition is associated with loss of muscle mass and impaired functional status. Handgrip strength (HGS) has been proposed as an easy-to-use tool to assess muscle strength in clinical practice.