Is sarcopenia associated with anxiety symptoms and disorders? A systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disorder characterised by a progressive decline in muscle mass and function (strength and performance). Sarcopenia is associated with numerous adverse health outcomes and has recently been linked to neurological and psychiatric disorders, including dementia and depression. Whether sarcopenia is related to other common psychiatric illnesses, such as anxiety, is unclear. We aim to systematically identify and review the extant literature regarding the association between sarcopenia and anxiety symptomatology and/or disorders (anxiety) in adults.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct a systematic search across four online databases (CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE Complete and PsycINFO) from inception to September 2021. Two reviewers will inde

SUBMITTER: West EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8587598 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature