MUSCLE WEAKNESS ASSESSMENT IN OLDER INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PATIENTS

MUSCLE WEAKNESS ASSESSMENT IN OLDER INTENSIVE CARE UNIT PATIENTS

INTRODUCTION: After long periods of hospitalization, older adults may develop muscle weakness that can affect their functional independence after discharge. OBJECTIVE: To assess muscle weakness in older patients admitted to an ICU. METHOD: This cross-sectional, descriptive study with a quantitative...

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Main Authors: Amanda Colombo Peteck Lopes, Paulo Henrique Coltro, Vagner José Lopes, Sandra Mari Pistore Fiori, Jaqueline Santana Knapik, Tatiane Caroline Boumer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology 2020-10-01
Series:Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging
Subjects:
older adults
muscle weakness
hospitalization
intensive care unit
Online Access:http://www.ggaging.com/details/1635/en-US/muscle-weakness-assessment-in-older-intensive-care-unit-patients

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http://www.ggaging.com/details/1635/en-US/muscle-weakness-assessment-in-older-intensive-care-unit-patients

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