Use of handgrip strength measurement as an alternative for assessing chewing function in people with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chewing ability and handgrip strength can be independent explanatory factors of physical fitness. The usability of measurement procedures for assessing chewing function in people with dementia seems to be limited. This study aimed to show an association between handgrip strength and chewing function to enable the use of handgrip strength measurement as an alternative for determining chewing parameters in people with dementia.  METHODS: The data analysed here are part of the OrBiD (Oral Health, Bite Force and Dementia) pilot study. A total of 120 participants were assigned to five evaluation groups based on their cognitive abilities using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). The MMSE groups in this data analysis were "no dementia" (noDem, MMSE 28-30), "mild cognitive

SUBMITTER: Jockusch J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9509657 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature