Influence of Hemoglobin Level on Muscle and Physical Functions, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality of Life in Patients With Hematological Malignancies.

Takuya FukushimaJiro NakanoShun IshiiAyumi NatsuzakoHaruna KawachiJunya SakamotoYasushi MiyazakiMinoru Okita

Published in: Integrative cancer therapies (2019)

Hemoglobin levels did not affect SMM; however, muscle weakness, decrease in physical function, physical symptoms such as fatigue and dyspnea, and decline in ADLs and QOL were observed in patients with low hemoglobin levels.

Keyphrases

physical activity
skeletal muscle
mental health
red blood cell
sleep quality