Handgrip strength and its association with functional independence, depressive symptoms and quality of life in older adults

Bamini Gopinath; Annette Kifley; Gerald Liew; Paul Mitchell

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.09.009

Handgrip strength and its association with functional independence, depressive symptoms and quality of life in older adults

Bamini Gopinath, Annette Kifley, Gerald Liew, Paul Mitchell

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We assessed the associations between handgrip strength and functional independence, quality of life and depressive symptoms in 947 participants aged 65 years or over. Handgrip strength was measured with a dynamometer. Use of formal support and family/friend support was self-reported. Activities of daily living (ADL), quality of life and depressive symptoms were assessed using validated scales. Mean handgrip strength was 27.1 kg (±10.3). Each 10 kg increase in handgrip strength was associated with 39% reduced odds of impaired instrumental ADL. Handgrip strength was inversely associated with use of both formal and family/friend support. Handgrip strength was independently associated with functional independence.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	92-94
Number of pages	3
Journal	Maturitas
Volume	106
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.maturitas.2017.09.009
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Blue Mountains Eye Study
handgrip strength
functional independence
support services
quality of life
depression

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