Journal ArticleOpen Access
Correlation between nutritional status and comprehensive physical performance measures among older adults with undernourishment in residential institutions
Author Affiliations
University Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, National University of Malaysia, Metropolitan University, Asia e University
Published InClinical Interventions in Aging
Year2014
Citations80
Abstract
PURPOSE: The consequences of combined undernourishment and decreased physical performance in older adults are debilitating and increases cost of care. To date, the information regarding the association between nutritional status and physical performance does not provide a complete picture. Most studies used limited or self-reported measures to evaluate physical performance. The objective of this study was to examine the correlation between nutritional status and comprehensive physical performance measures among undernourished older adults who reside in residential institutions. METHODS: Forty-seven older adults (26 males, 21 females) aged ≥ 60 (69.23 ± 8.63) years who were identified as undernourished from two residential institutions participated in this study. A battery of physical performance tests (10 m gait speed test, dominant hand grip strength…
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