Use of different reference values for handgrip strength in individuals with COPD: analysis of agreement, discriminative capacity, and main clinical implications

Use of different reference values for handgrip strength in individuals with COPD: analysis of agreement, discriminative capacity, and main clinical implications

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify reference values for handgrip strength through a literature search and compare the agreement of reference values from Brazil with others for handgrip strength in a sample of COPD patients in Brazil, as well as to determine which set of reference values is more discri...

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Main Authors: Jéssica Fonseca, Felipe Vilaça Cavallari Machado, Laís Carolini Santin, Letícia Medeiros, Ana Carolina Andrello, Nidia Aparecida Hernandes, Fabio Pitta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisiologia 2022-11-01
Series:Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia
Subjects:
Pulmonary disease, chronic obstructive
Hand strength
Muscle weakness
Muscle strength
Reference values
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