Impacts of Handgrip on Reversing Frailty Progression in Older Adults: A Two-Year Follow-Up Study
2024
Impact of Handgrip on Reversing Frailty in Older Adults
Sample size: 318
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Chou Wan Yun, Hou Su-I
Primary Institution: University of Central Florida
Hypothesis
Can improving handgrip strength help reverse frailty in older adults?
Conclusion
Enhancing grip strength and cognitive function can help reverse frailty in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- 60% of participants were considered high-risk for frailty.
- The decline in grip strength was significantly greater in the high-to-low-risk group compared to the low-to-high-risk group at 12 and 24 months.
Takeaway
If older people strengthen their grip and think better, they can become less frail and healthier.
Methodology
The study used self-reported questionnaires and objective measures to assess frailty at multiple time points.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 65 and older.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.036 and 0.016
Confidence Interval
95% CI=0.46-1.04
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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