Impact of sarcopenia on daily functioning: a cross-sectional study among older inpatients.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Geriatric patients with sarcopenia are at increased risk for functional decline with loss of independence in daily living. This cross-sectional study aims to investigate the impact of sarcopenia on different domains of functional status in hospitalized geriatric patients.

Methods

Sarcopenia was assessed at hospital admission using the recommendations of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2). Body impedance analysis (BIA) was performed to determine muscle mass, and a pneumatic hand dynamometer was used to assess muscle strength. The functional independence measure (FIM) score, an 18-item tool exploring an individual's physical, cognitive and social functions, was used to measure functional status.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Bertschi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9464162 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature