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[Sarcopenia and functional disability in aged].
Karla Berenice Carrazco-Peña1, Carlos Enrique Tene1, José Del Río-Valdivia1
1Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Colima, Col., México.
Gaceta Medica De Mexico
|September 6, 2016
Summary
Sarcopenia is significantly more prevalent in older adults experiencing functional disability. This study highlights the strong association between sarcopenia and functional dependence in the elderly population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Geriatric Medicine
- Muscle Physiology
Background:
- Sarcopenia is increasingly recognized for its link to functional disability (FD) in older adults (OA).
- Understanding this relationship is crucial for geriatric care and public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia among older adults based on their functional disability status.
- To determine if a significant difference exists in sarcopenia rates between OA with and without functional disability.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 68 older adults (aged >65) without sarcopenia-related diseases was analyzed.
- Functional disability was assessed using the Barthel index and a clinical battery (stand-up test, grip dynamometry).
- Sarcopenia was evaluated using the Lovett-Kendall scale, with statistical analysis including Chi-squared tests and Odds Ratios (OR).
Main Results:
- Sarcopenia was substantially higher in OA with functional disability (66.7%) compared to those without (6.8%).
- Functional disability showed a strong association with sarcopenia, indicated by an Odds Ratio of 27.3 (95% CI: 6-156).
Conclusions:
- Sarcopenia is significantly associated with functional dependence in the elderly.
- The prevalence of sarcopenia is notably higher in older adults presenting with functional disability.
- Clinical and functional assessment tools are vital for diagnosing both sarcopenia and functional disability.
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