Handgrip strength assessment and its associated factors among hospitalized elderly in Klang Valley hospitals

Introduction: Handgrip strength is a crucial biomarker of aging. Poor handgrip strength among hospitalized elderly increases the risk of health complications leading to a higher risk of hospital readmissions and mortality. This study aimed to determine handgrip strength among hospitalized elderly in...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Yusufirashim, Khairunisar E Rashim, Omar, Noraida, Mohamad Shafie, Shazli Illyani, Nor'hisham, Siti Hazimah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia 2022
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/99341/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/99341/1/2022112909312116_MJMHS_1483.pdf