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KMID : 1034520180120020019
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Journal of Occupational Therapy for the Aged and Dementia
2018 Volume.12 No. 2 p.19 ~ p.29
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An investigation of grip strength, anthropometric parameters, depression, quality of life in elders : Using Korea national health and nutrition examination survey (2016)
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Kang So-La
Kim Ye-Soon
Moon Jong-Hoon
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Abstract
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Objective : The aim of current investigation was to standardize the grip strength of elders and to examine the correlation between grip strength, anthropometric parameters, depression and quality of life.
Method : The researchers used Korea national health and nutrition examination surveys (2016) for analysis and analyzed the data of 919 elders who had completed the screening test among right-handed elderly without activity limitation. The researchers classified the age of the elders as 65~69, 70~74, 75~79, and 80 years old for standardization of grip strength. Anthropometric parameters are height, weight, body mass index, and waist circumference. Depression was measured by PHQ-9(Patient Health Questionnaire-9) and quality of life was assessed by EQ-5D.
Result : The ratio of right handedness of the elderly was 87.8%, left handed 4.9%, and both handles 5.7%. In the standardization and correlation analysis, the grip strength decreased with age (p<.01, r=-.308~-.305). The grip strength showed a strong correlation with height (p<.001, r=.747~.741). There was a significant correlation between depression (p<.01, r=-.172~-.163) and quality of life (p<.01, r=.285~.267).
Conclusion : The findings of this investigation suggest that height, depression, and quality of life need to be considered when assessing the level of grip strength in the elderly.
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KEYWORD
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Elder, Grip strength, Anthropometric parameters, Depression, Quality of life, Korea national health and nutrition examination survey
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