Effects of posture and body mass index on body girth assessment

Background: The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of posture on body girth assessment among hospitalized adults and older adults. We further explored the influence of body mass index (BMI) on this effect. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among hospitalized adult...

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Main Author: Sousa, Ana Sofia (author)
Other Authors: Fonseca, Isabel (author), Pichel, Fernando (author), Amaral, Teresa Freitas (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2016
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Online Access:https://repositorio-aberto.up.pt/handle/10216/86407
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorio-aberto.up.pt:10216/86407