Impact of Low Hand Grip Strength on Quality of Life, Utilization of Healthcare, and Mental Health in Individuals with Airflow Limitation
Overall, low HGS was associated with decreased quality of life and worsening mental health in participants with AFL. Our findings underscore the importance of muscle strength for HRQoL, particularly in those with impaired lung function and sedentary lifestyles, suggesting that regular physical activity including muscle-strengthening exercises may improve HRQoL.
Authors
- Sang Hyuk Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0410-8524)
- Sun Hye Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3164-889X)
- Sungmin Zo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5993-8501)
- Juhee Cho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9081-0266)
- Hye Yun Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5937-9671)
- Sung A Kong
- Jong Geol (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8001-7782)
Institutions
- Korea University (KR)
- Dongguk University (KR)
- Korea University Medical Center (KR)
- Samsung Medical Center (KR)
- Sungkyunkwan University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of COPD
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/copd.s510974
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- Sungkyunkwan University
- Korea Health Industry Development Institute
- National Research Foundation of Korea
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea