Longitudinal Changes in Muscle Mass, Muscle Strength, and Physical Performance in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults

Acute hospitalization may lead to a decrease in muscle measures, but limited studies are reporting on the changes after discharge. The aim of this study was to determine longitudinal changes in muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in acutely hospitalized older adults from admission up to 3  months post-discharge.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - January 8, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Jesse J. Aarden, Esmee M. Reijnierse, Marike van der Schaaf, Martin van der Esch, Lucienne A. Reichardt, Rosanne van Seben, Jos A. Bosch, Jos W.R. Twisk, Andrea B. Maier, Raoul H.H. Engelbert, Bianca M. Buurman, the Hospital-ADL study group Tags: Original Study Source Type: research