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Handgrip strength as a screening tool for nutritional status in a rural hospital . Malnutrition . Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)- or Under nutrition. Can occur in underweight and overweight patients 30-60% hospitalized patients are at risk - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Hand Grip Study
Bridget Thompson, Greg Thompson, Liz Mathers, Dr Phillippa Lyons-Wall, Danushka Fox
Handgrip strength as a screening tool for
nutritional status in a rural hospital
Hand Grip Study
Malnutrition Protein Energy Malnutrition (PEM)- or Under nutrition. Can occur in underweight and overweight
patients 30-60% hospitalized patients are at risk Prevalence malnutrition 39% (Seldon 2009)
inpatients (over 60yrs) in rural hospitals HNE district Bridget Thompson APD
2013
Hand Grip StudyProblem of MalnutritionMalnutrition is associated with poor outcomes, such as: Frequent hospital readmissions Pressure ulcers Infectious complications Frailty and falls
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Malnutrition Care Processes Malnutrition management is
part of EQuIP 5 accreditation – Nutrition Care Policy Directive PD2011_078
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Malnutrition Screening Tool (MST) MST is reported as being both sensitive and specific (Ferguson et al 1999)
unintentional weight loss reduced appetite.
Hand Grip StudyMalnutrition Screening Tool (MST)
Ferguson, M. Capra, S Bauer, J. Banks, M. 1999 Nutrition, 15,458-64
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Literature search1. HGS had a significant association with
muscle status (Windsor & Hill 1988 )
2. HGS has been used to assess the nutritional status in groups of inpatients (Norman et al 2006, 2010 etc )
Indicative of health outcomes. Monitor the re-feeding process
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Gaps identified• Lack of consensus on measuring HGS
• Some patients may not be good candidates for HGS – certain medication, motivation, hand pain, neurological problems
• There was a lack of research performed on HGS in the mixed hospital wards
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HETI research project Aimed to determine how useful HGS
could be for patients seen in Bega District Hospital when assessing their risk for malnutrition
Inform practice for conducting HGS.
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Hand Grip StudyHand Grip Strength(HGS)
Study 53 females and 43 males aged 60 years
and over were screened for malnutrition :
MST and Direct observation- immediately
obvious signs of wastingBridget Thompson APD
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Hand Grip StudyDYNAMOMETER
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HGS MeasurementsThree HGS for both the right
and left hand– recording mean and maximum values
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HGS Measurements
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Other data collected: Anthropometric – MUAMA, BMI Medications – total and those
associated with muscle weakness Hand problems – pain or injury Neurological problems Activity levels- low, moderate to high
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Results 33 participants were at risk of
malnutrition (7 were transferred and lost to the study)
26 participants confirmed as malnourished by Patient Generated-Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA)
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ResultsNo significant association between HGS
and the following: Height, weight, PG-SGA Mid upper arm muscle area – estimated Medications1, hand problems1associated with muscle loss
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ResultsSignificant inverse association between
HGS and the following:Neurological problems
Odds Ratio 3.8 (1.2, 12) (p=0.026)
Increased risk of malnutrition1Odds Ratio for dominant hand 3.4 (1.3, 19) (p=0.015)
1PG-SGA B or CBridget Thompson APD
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Weakened HGS associated with increased risk of malnutrition
Mean of 3 measurements for the dominant hand (p = 0.017 , Odds Ratio = 3.1)
(Left hand p= 0.029, Right hand p= 0.017)
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Use of HGS increased the sensitivity of malnutrition screening
Sensitivity of HGS as a screening tool for malnutrition
Method SensitivityDirect observation and MST 69.2%Direct observation, MST and
HGS 65% normative value 76.9%
Direct observation, MST and HGS 75% normative value 76.9%
Direct observation, MST and HGS 85% normative value
88.5%
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Bridget Thompson APD 201370 75 80 85 90 95
57.510
12.515
17.520
22.525
27.530
32.535
37.540
42.545
HGS (kg) mean Males 70yrs +
Age (yrs)
HG
S (
kg)
HGS measurements in Males at risk of malnutrition 70yrs + (mean, dominant hand) N = 33kg (normative data)
Normative Data
Cut-offs
85%
65%
75%
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Conclusion HGS offers an objective
measure of functionality to be used in conjunction with standard methods for malnutrition screening
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ConclusionHGS did not provide a direct association with malnutrition diagnosed by PG-SGA in this group of patients. Possible limitation: low prevalence of malnutrition 26/96 with 6 severely malnourished.
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Hand Grip StudyUse of HGS enhances malnutrition screeningMST + HGS = more thorough screening1. MST (subjective and reported): dietary
Intake + unintentional weight loss 2. HGS (objective): measure of functionality
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Hand Grip StudyFurther support for use of HGS in nutritional assessment and diagnosis Jensen et al (2012)– HGS promoted for
functional assessment (JPEN 2012 36:267)
White et al (2012) –diagnosis of adult malnutrition 2 or more out of 6 characteristics (including diminished functional status by HGS)(JAND 2012 112:730)
Limitations: no criteria provided to assist practitioner to interpret HGS eg no reference standards or practice guidelines
Hand Grip StudyImplications for practice Include HGS in the nutrition screening process in combination with MST and direct observation Use standard practice and focus on
dominant hand if available – use mean of 3 measurements
Also record maximum to monitor serial measurements
Compare mean with normative data and use cut off point of 85% of mean for age and sex
Clinical judgement required eg neurological problems, hand pain, usual level of activity, impact of medications Bridget Thompson APD 2013
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Need for further researchEstablish usefulness of HGS to monitor management of malnutrition.
Establish precision of HGS measurements and magnitude of a significant change.
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Acknowledgements
Team at Bega District HospitalParticipants of the studyHETI MentorStatistician
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Thank you
Any questions ?
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