Assessment of sarcopenia tools as predictors of falls in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's Disease: A cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcopenia contributes significantly to falls, frailty, and functional decline. Falls result from multiple factors.

Objectives

To assess whether sarcopenia assessment tools can predict falls and recurrent falls in patients with mild to moderate Parkinson's Disease (PD).

Methods

The authors conducted a cohort study from March 2021 to March 2023 at a Brazilian tertiary public hospital, including patients aged 50 or older with mild to moderate PD who could stand and walk independently. The authors utilized tests recommended by the revised European consensus on sarcopenia (2019): SARC-F, grip strength, Short Physical Performance Battery, and body composition via DEXA scan. SARC-F is a cost-effective tool for assessing sarcopenia risk, evaluating perceived physi

SUBMITTER: Lima DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477909 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature