Thursday, February 17, 2011
Manini idea about grip strength as a screening tool for functional impairment
To conjure up some discussion I would like to know your thoughts on the following paper proposal. I’m interested in whether a grip strength assessment (a viable tool to use in the clinic) is a useful screening tool to identify early declines in functional limitation and outright disability. I understand there is a fair amount published with grip strength and outcomes, but this analysis would seek to identify a specific cutpoint in the distribution of grip strengths that can be used to predict future functional limitations. There was a recent publication on this by a European group and I believe we could address this question much better in the WHI. So what do you think?
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look at the following:
ReplyDelete2.)ADL disability (Forms 36/38 questions 30-42)
3.) Repeated chair stands (form 90 – functional status)
4.)Walk speed (form 90 – functional status)
I think this will work well!
ReplyDeletePlease make it private.
Shall I resend the work on grip strength with the Honolulu Heart Program by Taina Rantanen?
-Christie Bell