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Please prepare and upload your E-Poster no later than March 14, 2026 11.59PM CET. After this date, you will no longer be able to prepare and upload your E-poster and it will not be displayed and accessible on the congress website.
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Protein-energy waste is a multifaceted disease frequently seen in individuals undergoing continuous hemodialysis. It involves a gradual depletion of muscle and adipose tissue, leading to heightened morbidity and fatality rates. While the Mini Nutritional Assessment is widely used to evaluate nutritional status, handgrip strength has emerged as a potential functional marker for detecting protein-energy wasting. This study aimed to assess the diagnostic value of handgrip strength compared to the Mini Nutritional Assessment in identifying protein-energy wasting.
A cross-sectional study was conducted at a hemodialysis unit involving adult patients with advanced kidney disease who had been on regular dialysis for at least 3 months. Individuals with problems impacting grip strength or nutritional factors were eliminated. The data gathering process encompassed demographic profiling, dietary assessment, and handgrip strength evaluation with a standardized digital instrument. Reliability was evaluated via multiple trials. Diagnostic metrics including sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and total accuracy were computed.
Of the 40 patients, 28 (70.0%) met the criteria for Protein-Energy Wasting. These patients had significantly lower body mass index, serum albumin, mid-arm and calf circumferences, and Mini Nutritional Assessment scores. Weak handgrip strength was observed in 78.6% of patients with Protein-Energy Wasting. Handgrip strength demonstrated a sensitivity of 89.3%, specificity of 91.7%, positive predictive value of 96.2%, and overall accuracy of 90.0%. The most frequent profile was abnormal handgrip combined with at-risk nutritional status.
Handgrip strength is a practical, non-invasive tool for identifying protein-energy wasting in dialysis patients. Its use alongside structured nutritional assessments may support earlier detection and improve clinical outcomes.
