Table 3.
Discriminative power for grip strength
| Low grip strength (n=32) | Normal grip strength (n=17) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SarQoL D1 Physical and mental health | 56.71±16.96 | 68.73±15.33 | 0.019a) |
| SarQoL D2 Locomotion | 58.33±24.00 | 75.49±18.46 | 0.014a) |
| SarQoL D3 Body composition | 43.75 (37.50–65.63) | 75.00 (60.42–79.17) | 0.001b) |
| SarQoL D4 Functionality | 63.53±18.07 | 79.34±13.61 | 0.003a) |
| SarQoL D5 Activities of daily living | 54.17 (38.75–72.08) | 73.33 (62.98–80.00) | 0.008b) |
| SarQoL D6 Leisure activities | 33.25 (33.25–49.88) | 33.25 (33.25–49.88) | 0.973b) |
| SarQoL D7 Fears | 87.50 (75.00–87.50) | 87.50 (87.50–100) | 0.080b) |
| Overall score | 58.30±16.31 | 72.82±12.37 | 0.002a) |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or median (25th percentile–75th percentile).
a)
Student t-test for independent samples,
b)
Mann–Whitney U-test.