Neck circumference is a highly reliable anthropometric measure in older adults requiring long-term care

The reliability of neck circumference measurement as an assessment tool for older adults requiring long-term care remains unknown. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of neck circumference measurement in older adults requiring long-term care, and the effect of edema on measurement error. Tw...

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Main Authors: Ryo Sato, Yohei Sawaya, Masahiro Ishizaka, Lu Yin, Takahiro Shiba, Tamaki Hirose, Tomohiko Urano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2024-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/16816.pdf