Muscle mass, strength, and physical performance predicting activities of daily living: a meta‐analysis
The Royal Melbourne Hospital · The University of Melbourne · +1 more institution
Abstract
Background Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are essential for independent living and are predictors of morbidity and mortality in older populations. Older adults who are dependent in ADLs and IADLs are also more likely to have poor muscle measures defined as low muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance, which further limit their ability to perform activities. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine if muscle measures are predictive of ADL and IADL in older populations. Methods A systematic search was conducted using four databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, and CINAHL) from date of inception to 7 June 2018.…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 31.10
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 159
Authors
5- DXDaniel X.M. Wang
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne
- JYJ. Yao
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne
- YZYasar Zirek
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne
- EMEsmee M. Reijnierse
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne
- ABAndrea B. MaierCorresponding
The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Topics & keywords
- Activities of daily living
- CINAHL
- Medicine
- Meta-analysis
- Sarcopenia
- Gerontology
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Good health and well-being