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Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management
Solomon C Y Yu1, Kareeann S F Khow1, Agathe D Jadczak1
1Aged and Extended Care Services, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, 28 Woodville Road, Woodville South, Adelaide, SA 5011, Australia; Adelaide Geriatrics Training and Research with Aged Care (G-TRAC) Centre, School of Medicine and Faculty of Health Science, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia; Centre of Research Excellence: Frailty Trans-Disciplinary Research to Achieve Healthy Aging, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia.
Abstract:
Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is affecting the older population worldwide. Sarcopenia is associated with poor health outcomes, such as falls, disability, loss of independence, and mortality; however it is potentially treatable if recognized and intervened early. Over the last two decades, there has been significant expansion of research in this area. Currently there is international recognition of a need to identify the condition early for intervention and prevention of the disastrous consequences of sarcopenia if left untreated. There are currently various screening tools proposed. As yet, there is no consensus on the best tool. Effective interventions of sarcopenia include physical exercise and nutrition supplementation. This review paper examined the screening tools and interventions for sarcopenia.
