Is it possible using handgrip strength instead of body mass index in MNA-SF test to assess the nutritional status of geriatric patients?

• DOI: 10.1007/s12603-016-0744-8
• Publication Date: 2016-05-27T01:12:29Z
• Authors: Muhammet Cemal Ki...; M.K. Kilic; D. Gokce; T. Sakalar; Z. Ulger
• Keywords: Kappa

In Mini-Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) test, a practical and reliable alternative parameter is still necessary for patients with difficult body mass index evaluation. We aimed to show whether or not handgrip strength may be used instead of (BMI) in MNA-SF test. test scores, calf circumferences (CC), (HGS), BMI 191 were evaluated. The first one calculated tests was BMI, the second CC, last HGS. Zero point given if CC <31 cm 3 points ≥31 cm. Zero, 1, 2, loss HGS when compared expected ≥%60, from ≥%30 <%60, ≥%10 <%30, <%10 greater than HGS, respectively. scores nutritional status according these three measures compared. Mean age median 75±7.6 years 12 (min-max: 0-14) There strongly positive correlations between (r=0.938 p<0.001, r=0.938 r=0.914 respectively). Substantial agreement seen groups (kappa: 0.795 kappa: 0.709 0.760 might considered assess geriatric patients.