Muscle quantity and function measurements are acceptable to older adults during and post- hospitalisation: results of a questionnaire-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To evaluate the acceptability of handgrip strength, gait speed, quadriceps ultrasound, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to older adults conducted during and following hospitalisation.

Methods

Questionnaire-based study conducted upon completion of prospective cohort study, with follow-up in either Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), UK, or participant's own home following recent admission to QEHB. Outcome measures were acceptability as defined by total multi-domain score for each test (maximum score 35), and by frailty status.

Results

Forty adults aged 70 years and older admitted for emergency abdominal surgery, elective colorectal surgery, or acute bacterial infections (general medicine) participated. Handgrip strength (median 33, IQR 30-3

SUBMITTER: Welch C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7905966 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature