Instruments for measuring the neuromuscular function domain of vitality capacity in older persons: an umbrella review

Louter F, Knoop V, Demarteau J, Freiberger E, Aubertin-Leheudre M, Maier AB, Amuthavalli Thiyagarajan J, Bautmans I (2024)

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2024

Journal

European Geriatric Medicine Springer

DOI: 10.1007/s41999-024-01017-7

Abstract

Aim: This umbrella review aimed to identify the available assessments to measure neuromuscular function in community-dwelling older adults, and to critically review their measurement properties. Findings: Five assessments are suitable for measuring the neuromuscular function domain of vitality capacity in community-dwelling older adults: the handheld dynamometer for hand grip strength, the dynamometer for knee extensor strength, and the sniff nasal inspiratory pressure, maximal inspiratory pressure and maximal expiratory pressure for respiratory muscles. Message: This study highlights the need and provides evidence for using specific tests for measuring neuromuscular function as a part of vitality capacity in community-dwelling older adults.

Authors with CRIS profile

Ellen Freiberger Professur für Klinische Ernährung im Alter

Involved external institutions

Institut Universitaire De Gériatrie De Montréal (IUGM)

Canada (CA) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) / University Amsterdam

Netherlands (NL) World Health Organization

Switzerland (CH) Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

Belgium (BE)

How to cite

APA:

Louter, F., Knoop, V., Demarteau, J., Freiberger, E., Aubertin-Leheudre, M., Maier, A.B.,... Bautmans, I. (2024). Instruments for measuring the neuromuscular function domain of vitality capacity in older persons: an umbrella review. European Geriatric Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-024-01017-7

MLA:

Louter, Francis, et al. "Instruments for measuring the neuromuscular function domain of vitality capacity in older persons: an umbrella review." European Geriatric Medicine (2024).

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