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Sarcopenia in daily practice: assessment and management
Charlotte Beaudart1, Eugène McCloskey2,3, Olivier Bruyère4
1Department of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Avenue Hippocrate 13, CHU B23, 4000, Liège, Belgium. c.beaudart@ulg.ac.be.
BMC Geriatrics
|October 8, 2016
Summary
This study introduces practical, affordable methods for assessing sarcopenia, a condition linked to aging and adverse health outcomes. Early detection in at-risk individuals is crucial for timely intervention and improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics
- Musculoskeletal Health
Background:
- Sarcopenia, a condition associated with aging, increases risks of falls, fractures, frailty, and mortality.
- Clinical trial assessment tools for sarcopenia are accurate but not easily applicable in daily practice.
- There is a growing need for practical, real-world methods to assess sarcopenia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose user-friendly and inexpensive methods for assessing sarcopenia in clinical practice.
- To guide healthcare providers, especially in primary care, on identifying individuals at risk of sarcopenia.
- To outline patient-centered management strategies for sarcopenia.
Main Methods:
- Literature reviews conducted by the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis (ESCEO) working group.
- Face-to-face meetings for group discussion and refinement of recommendations.
- Identification and evaluation of user-friendly assessment tools suitable for real-life settings.
Main Results:
- Proposed user-friendly and inexpensive methods for sarcopenia assessment in real-life settings.
- Recommended tools for risk assessment include the Red Flag Method, SARC-F questionnaire, SMI method, and prediction equations.
- Advocated for patient-centered management combining activity programs (resistance and endurance) and potential dietary interventions.
Conclusions:
- Assessment of sarcopenia is vital for individuals with risk factors, symptoms, or conditions predisposing them to disability.
- Early identification and management of sarcopenia are increasingly important for future healthcare.
- Practical assessment tools and tailored interventions are key to addressing sarcopenia in aging populations.
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