Predicting hand function in older adults: evaluations of grip strength, arm curl strength, and manual dexterity.

Background: Hand function is critical for independence in activities of daily living for older adults.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine how grip strength, arm curl strength, and manual dexterous coordination contributed to time-based versus self-report assessment of hand function in community-dwelling older adults.

Methods: Adults aged ≥60 years without low vision or neurological disorders were recruited.

Exploratory Study of the Clinical Utility of the Pizzi Healthy Weight Management Assessment (PHWMA) Among Burmese High School Students.

Objective: Immigrant youth in the United States are at greater risk for weight management problems than non-Hispanic White youth. We used the Pizzi Healthy Weight Management Assessment (PHWMA) to capture data on health perceptions and weight management behaviors among adolescent Burmese refugees.

Method: We conducted a retrospective descriptive study of 20 Burmese refugee high school students.