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ROMANIAN TRANSLATION AND VALIDATION OF THE SARC-F QUESTIONNAIRE.

A Gasparik¹, M B Demián¹, I Pascanu²

¹University of Medicine Pharmacy Science and Technology of Targu Mures - Public Health, Targu Mures, Romania.

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|October 8, 2020

Summary

A validated Romanian Sarc-F questionnaire effectively screens for sarcopenia risk in older adults. This simple tool aids early detection and management of sarcopenia, improving patient outcomes.

Keywords:

muscle mass older adults sarcopenia screening

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Musculoskeletal Health
Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

Sarcopenia poses significant health risks, necessitating early identification for effective management.
The Sarc-F questionnaire offers a simple screening method for sarcopenia.
Validating the Sarc-F in diverse populations is crucial for its widespread clinical utility.

Discussion:

The Romanian Sarc-F demonstrated good discriminative power and internal consistency.
High specificity (84%) and positive predictive value (78%) indicate reliable identification of individuals at risk.
A negative predictive value of 85.4% effectively rules out sarcopenia risk, streamlining diagnostic pathways.

Key Insights:

The translated and validated Romanian Sarc-F questionnaire is a reliable tool for sarcopenia screening.
The questionnaire accurately identifies individuals at risk and those not at risk of sarcopenia.
Early detection through Sarc-F facilitates timely intervention and disease management.

Outlook:

The availability of a validated Romanian Sarc-F promotes wider adoption in clinical practice.
Further research could explore the Sarc-F's utility in different healthcare settings and longitudinal studies.
This validated tool supports public health initiatives aimed at combating sarcopenia prevalence.