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Table 3 Univariate associations between mobility (SPPB) and age, body composition, physical activity level and nutritional status, 1–3 years after stroke

From: Functional performance, nutritional status, and body composition in ambulant community-dwelling individuals 1–3 years after suffering from a cerebral infarction or intracerebral bleeding

 

Women (n = 41)

Men (n = 93)

Explanatory variables

r

P

r

P

Age, years

−0.29

0.065

−0.31

0.003

FFMI, (kg/m2)

0.015

0.89

−0.033

0.83

FMI, (kg/m2)

−0.012

0.94

−0.046

0.66

PASE (points, ≥0)

0.45

0.003

0.5

<0.001

MNA-SF

0.32

0.039

0.31

0.003

  1. Abbreviations: SPPB Short Physical Performance Battery, Fat Mass, FMI Fat-Free Mass, FFMI MNA-SF Mini Nutritional Assessment - Short Form, PASE Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly
  2. P < 0.05
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