title: Dynamometer measurements of hand-grip strength predict multiple outcomes.
abstract: Hand-grip strength, which can be measured easily and objectively using a dynamometer, is predictive of multiple outcomes among a variety of subjects. Although the literature is not fully consistent, it tends to support grip strength as a predictor of postoperative complications, mortality, and functional decline. Hand-grip dynamometry may merit broader application as a screening procedure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06269-2101, USA.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Bohannon
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000401:mortality*; D018737:Hand Strength; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000401:mortality*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011379:Prognosis; D016019:Survival Analysis