Effect of Self-Reported Distress Thermometer Score on the Maximal Handgrip and Pinch Strength Measurements in Hemodialysis Patients.

CONCLUSION: Paradoxically higher self-reported DT scores were associated with younger age and lean body mass. As such, younger healthier, rather than more comorbid, patients may have greater expectations for their health and therefore report more distress. We found no association between DT scores and HGS, and as such, although HGS is a voluntary test, it appears to be a robust test independent of patient stresses. However, PS was lower in patients with higher DT scores, and as such, greater care may be required in interpreting these measurements. PMID: 28937925 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28937925?dopt=Abstract

Source: Nutrition in Clinical Practice - September 23, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Camilleri S, Chong S, Tangvoraphonkchai K, Yoowannakul S, Davenport A Tags: Nutr Clin Pract Source Type: research