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Objective This study aimed to test the hypothesis that patients with malnutrition and impaired of muscle function determined by hand grip strength (HGS) will have adverse outcomes. Approach We conducted… Click to show full abstract
Objective This study aimed to test the hypothesis that patients with malnutrition and impaired of muscle function determined by hand grip strength (HGS) will have adverse outcomes. Approach We conducted a prospective observational study of 77 patients admitted for ischemic diabetic foot ulcers (IDFU). GLIM criteria were used to diagnose malnutrition. Values obtained with a dynamometer were dichotomized into values < and ≥ mean according to the values obtained in both sexes. The Cox proportional hazards model the Kaplan-Meier method was applied. STROBE guidelines for cohorts were met in the present study. Results In total, 55 patients (71.4%) were malnourished. Malnutrition according to GLIM criteria was not associated with adverse outcomes. HGS
Journal Title: Advances in wound care
Year Published: 2021
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