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Grip strength in end stage renal disease
R W Bohannon1, J Smith, R Barnhard
1School of Allied Health Professions, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-2101.
Perceptual and Motor Skills
|December 1, 1994
Summary
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) exhibit reduced grip strength. Factors like gender, height, weight, and diabetes significantly influence this strength, impacting over 40% of the variance.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Background:
- End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is associated with various complications.
- Reduced muscle strength, particularly grip strength, is a common but understudied issue in ESRD patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess grip strength in patients with ESRD.
- To identify factors correlating with grip strength in this population.
Main Methods:
- Grip strength was measured in 110 patients undergoing treatment for ESRD.
- Statistical analyses, including correlation and regression, were used to examine relationships between grip strength and demographic/clinical variables.
Main Results:
- Patients with ESRD demonstrated lower grip strength compared to established norms.
- Significant correlations were observed between grip strength and gender, height, weight, and diabetic status.
- A regression model incorporating gender, height, and diabetic status explained over 40% of the variance in grip strength.
Conclusions:
- Grip strength is notably diminished in patients with ESRD.
- Demographic and clinical factors play a crucial role in determining grip strength in ESRD patients.
- These findings highlight the importance of assessing grip strength in ESRD management.