Muscle quantity and function measurements are acceptable to older adults during and post- hospitalisation: results of a questionnaire-based study
Abstract Background To evaluate the acceptability of handgrip strength, gait speed, quadriceps ultrasound, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to older adults conducted during and following hospitalisation. Methods Questionnaire-based study conducted upon completion of prospective cohort stud...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02091-3 |