Depression and Hand-Grip: Unraveling the Association.
| Autor: | Ganipineni VDP; Department of General Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Center, Chennai, IND.; Department of General Medicine, Andhra Medical College/King George Hospital, Visakhapatnam, IND., Idavalapati ASKK; Department of Medicine, Guntur Medical College, Guntur, IND., Tamalapakula SS; Department of Medicine, Katuri Medical College and Hospital, Guntur, IND., Moparthi V; Department of Medicine, Dr. Pinnamaneni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Foundation, Vijayawada, IND., Potru M; Department of Medicine, Guntur Medial College, Guntur, IND., Owolabi OJ; Department of Psychiatry, Lugansk State Medical University, Lugansk, UKR. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2023 May 06; Vol. 15 (5), pp. e38632. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 06 (Print Publication: 2023). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.38632 |
| Abstrakt: | This review article explores the association between hand-grip strength and depression. A total of 14 studies were carefully considered to provide a comprehensive analysis of the topic. The studies reveal a consistent association between low hand-grip strength and depressive symptoms, independent of age, gender, and chronic disease status. The evidence suggests that hand-grip strength assessment could be a useful tool for identifying individuals at risk of depression, particularly older adults and those with chronic diseases. Incorporating physical activity and strength training into treatment plans can contribute to better mental health outcomes. Hand-grip strength assessment can also be used as a monitoring tool to track changes in physical and mental health over time in individuals with depression. Healthcare professionals should consider the relationship between hand-grip strength and depression when evaluating patients and developing treatment plans. The findings from this comprehensive clinical review have important clinical implications and highlight the importance of considering physical health factors in the context of mental health. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2023, Ganipineni et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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