Muscle Weakness Assessment in Older Intensive Care Unit Patients

• Main Authors: Amanda Colombo Peteck Lopes (Author), Paulo Henrique Coltro (Author), Vagner José Lopes (Author), Sandra Mari Pistore Fiori (Author), Jaqueline Santana Knapik (Author), Tatiane Caroline Boumer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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INTRODUCTION: After long periods of hospitalization, older adults may develop muscle weakness that can affect their functional independence after discharge. OBJECTIVE: To assess muscle weakness in older patients admitted to an ICU. METHOD: This cross-sectional, descriptive study with a quantitative...