This prospective cohort study aims to investigate the relationship between hand grip strength and prognosis in hospitalized cancer patients. Hand grip strength, a simple, rapid, and non-invasive measure of overall muscle function, is increasingly recognized as an indicator of frailty, nutritional status, and physical health. The study will evaluate whether lower hand grip strength is associated with higher short-term mortality (30-day all-cause mortality) and adverse clinical outcomes, including ICU admission, hospital readmission, and functional decline.
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30-day All-Cause Mortality
Timeframe: 30 days after hospital admission