Association between quality of life and handgrip strength among malnourished gynaecological cancer outpatients National Cancer Institute

Aini Masitah Mohammad, . and Zalina Abu Zaid, . and Ho Chiou Yi, . and Zuriati Ibrahim, . and Zulfitri ‘Azuan Mat Daud, . and Nor Baizura Md. Yusop, . and Norshariza Jamhuri, . and Zuwariah Abd Rahman, . Association between quality of life and handgrip strength among malnourished gynaecological cancer outpatients National Cancer Institute. pp. 245-256. ISSN 1394–035X

Introduction: Malnutrition is common among cancer patients and it is reported in a significant proportion of patients with gynaecological cancer (GC). The aim of this study was to determine the association between quality of life (QOL) and hand grip strength (HGS) among malnourished GC outpatients in the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Methods: This study was carried out in a Multidisciplinary Clinic of NCI. HGS was measured using Jamar Hand Dynamometer. Nutritional status was assessed using the scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PGSGA). QOL was measured using the validated European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ C30). Results: A total of 69 patients were selected for the study. Fifty eight (84.1) were classified as moderately malnourished or at risk of malnutrition (PG-SGA B) and 11 (15.9) were classified as severely malnourished (PG-SGA C). There was a moderate significant positive relationship between HGS and functional status (rs0.275 p0.022) observed in this study. Besides in malnourished GC patients with low HGS results indicated that they had problems with social functioning as well (r0.255 p0.035). Appetite was suggested as a predicting factor for low HGS among malnourished GC patients (F12.253 p0.001). Conclusion: HGS is a simple objective indicator of functionality and is therefore a valid item to be measured when assessing QOL of malnourished GC outpatients.

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Abstract

Introduction: Malnutrition is common among cancer patients and it is reported in a significant proportion of patients with gynaecological cancer (GC). The aim of this study was to determine the association between quality of life (QOL) and hand grip strength (HGS) among malnourished GC outpatients in the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Methods: This study was carried out in a Multidisciplinary Clinic of NCI. HGS was measured using Jamar Hand Dynamometer. Nutritional status was assessed using the scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PGSGA). QOL was measured using the validated European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ C30). Results: A total of 69 patients were selected for the study. Fifty eight (84.1) were classified as moderately malnourished or at risk of malnutrition (PG-SGA B) and 11 (15.9) were classified as severely malnourished (PG-SGA C). There was a moderate significant positive relationship between HGS and functional status (rs0.275 p0.022) observed in this study. Besides in malnourished GC patients with low HGS results indicated that they had problems with social functioning as well (r0.255 p0.035). Appetite was suggested as a predicting factor for low HGS among malnourished GC patients (F12.253 p0.001). Conclusion: HGS is a simple objective indicator of functionality and is therefore a valid item to be measured when assessing QOL of malnourished GC outpatients.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	patients
AGROVOC Term:	Gynaecological diseases
AGROVOC Term:	Cancer (disease)
AGROVOC Term:	Malnutrition
AGROVOC Term:	Evaluation
AGROVOC Term:	Strength
AGROVOC Term:	Fitness (physical)
AGROVOC Term:	Muscles
AGROVOC Term:	Quality of life
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9753

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