| Autor: |
Halaweh H; Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Professions, Al-Quds University, East Jerusalem, State of Palestine.; Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Experimental aging research [Exp Aging Res] 2020 Mar-Apr; Vol. 46 (2), pp. 178-191. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jan 12. |
| DOI: |
10.1080/0361073X.2020.1716157 |
| Abstrakt: |
Background : With advanced age, the progressive loss of muscle strength estimated by the handgrip strength (HGS) may result in a poorer health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Studying this association becomes a vital area of research for promoting aging-well. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between HRQoL and HGS among community-dwelling older adults above 60 years old. Methods : Participants comprised of 176 older adults (mean age: 68.15 ± 6.74). The HGS was tested with Jamar® Dynamometer, and the EuroQuol-5 Dimensions 5Levels (EQ-5D-5L) questionnaire was used to assess HRQoL. Results : Both HGS and HRQoL were negatively correlated with age ( p < .001). Lower values of HGS and HRQoL were recorded among older adults who had diagnosed with one or more chronic diseases ( p < .001). Significant correlations were recorded between HGS and functioning, and subjective well-being domains of EQ-5D-5L. A relatively higher association was recorded between the functioning variables of EQ-5D-5L and HGS compared to subjective well- being variables. Conclusion : Handgrip strength is a simple and practical measure in identifying older adults at risk of physical decline. Maintaining handgrip strength may contribute to improving HRQoL, and can add an imperative dimension to promote aging-well in older adults ≥60 years old. |
| Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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