Use of handgrip strength measurement as an alternative for assessing chewing function in people with dementia

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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Main Authors: Julia Jockusch, Sebastian Hahnel, Ina Nitschke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Cognitive impairment
Mini-Mental State Examination
Handgrip strength
Bite force
Chewing efficiency
Measurement
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03452-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03452-2

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