Use of handgrip strength measurement as an alternative for assessing chewing function in people with dementia
Abstract Background Chewing ability and handgrip strength can be independent explanatory factors of physical fitness. The usability of measurement procedures for assessing chewing function in people with dementia seems to be limited. This study aimed to show an association between handgrip strength...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-09-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03452-2 |