Preliminary Study on Prevalence and Associated Factors with Sarcopenia in a Geriatric Hospitalized Rehabilitation Setting.
J Frailty Aging
; 7(1): 47-50, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
The reported prevalence of sarcopenia has shown a wide range, crucially based on the diagnostic criteria and setting. This cross-sectional study evaluated the prevalence of sarcopenia and sought to identify factors associated with sarcopenia on admission in a specialized geriatric rehabilitation setting based on the newly developed the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia algorithm. Among 87 participants (mean age, 76.05 ± 7.57 years), 35 (40.2%) were classified as showing sarcopenia on admission. Prevalence was high, particularly among participants ≥80 years old, with tendencies toward lower body mass index, smoking habit, lower cognitive function, and greater functional impairment compared with the non-sarcopenic group. Identification of sarcopenia in elderly patients before rehabilitation and consideration of risk factors may prove helpful in achieving rehabilitation outcomes.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rehabilitation Centers
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Geriatric Assessment
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Sarcopenia
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Hospitalization
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Frailty Aging
Year:
2018
Type:
Article