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Hand Grip Strength in Patients on Hemodialysis: An Observational Study
M Tsekoura1, G Drousiotis2, M Avgeri2
1Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, Greece. mariatsekoura@hotmail.com.
Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
|January 1, 2022
Summary
Hand grip strength (HGS) in hemodialysis patients is linked to age, gender, BMI, and quality of life. Measuring HGS using dynamometry can be a key part of physical exams for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Geriatrics
- Physical Medicine
Background:
- Hand grip strength (HGS) is a key indicator of overall health and functional status.
- Patients undergoing hemodialysis often experience muscle wasting and reduced physical function.
- Assessing HGS can provide valuable insights into the health status of hemodialysis patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate hand grip strength (HGS) in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
- To investigate factors associated with HGS, including anthropometric characteristics, body composition, and quality of life.
Main Methods:
- An observational study involving 54 hemodialysis patients was conducted.
- Hand grip strength was measured using a hydraulic dynamometer.
- Data on demographics, body composition, and quality of life were collected and analyzed using correlation coefficients.
Main Results:
- HGS was significantly correlated with age (r=0.5) and moderately correlated with gender (r=0.36), BMI (r=0.3), calf circumference (r=0.4), and quality of life (r=0.37).
- Male patients exhibited significantly higher HGS than female patients (p < 0.001).
- Average HGS was 19.19 ± 12.1 kg.
Conclusions:
- Hand grip strength is associated with several key patient characteristics in hemodialysis.
- Hand-held dynamometry is a valuable tool for physical examination in hemodialysis patients, especially older adults.
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