Respiratory Function and Grip Strength in the Acute Phase of Stroke Are Associated with Stroke Severity and Disability at Hospital Discharge

Table 5

Association between respiratory function and grip strength and the severity of stroke (NIHSS score) at discharge and 90 days after discharge.

NIHSS at discharge
Variables		SE
MEP	-0.102	0.005	0.059
MEP	-0.016	0.006	0.011
MIP	-0.008	0.005	0.147
MIP	-0.010	0.006	0.075
Handgrip nonaffected side	-0.015	0.016	0.364
Handgrip nonaffected side	-0.040	0.021	0.057
NIHSS 90 days after discharge
Variables		SE
MEP	-0.004	0.004	0.302
MEP	-0.007	0.004	0.119
MIP	-0.001	0.004	0.688
MIP	-0.004	0.004	0.375
Handgrip nonaffected side	-0.009	0.011	0.407
Handgrip nonaffected side	-0.027	0.014	0.063

mRs: modified Rankin scale; MIP: maximum inspiratory pressure; MEP: maximum expiratory pressure. Multiple linear regression tests were used (); : beta error; SE: standard error. Adjusted for NIHSS score at admission. Adjusted for the age, sex, and NIHSS score at admission.