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Validated Tools for Screening Sarcopenia: A Scoping Review.

Rongna Lian1, Gengchen Jiang2, Qianqian Liu2

  • 1National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

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This review summarizes over 50 validated sarcopenia screening tools, aiding clinicians in selecting optimal methods for diverse clinical settings and guiding future tool development.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Clinical Diagnostics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Sarcopenia screening tool selection is complex.
  • Validated tools are crucial for early detection and intervention.
  • A comprehensive overview of available tools is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and summarize all validated sarcopenia screening tools.
  • To assess the diagnostic accuracy of these tools across various populations.
  • To provide a resource for selecting appropriate tools in different clinical scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted a scoping review of 3 major databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL) in April 2022.
  • Included 102 diagnostic accuracy studies involving 53 unique sarcopenia screening tools.
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  • Extracted and summarized tool content, characteristics, and citation counts.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified 53 screening tools categorized into 7 groups (questionnaires, biomarkers, physical tests, etc.).
    • Highlighted frequently used tools like SARC-F, handgrip strength tests, and calf circumference measurements.
    • Noted significant variation in tool content and assessed domains, including physical function, biomarkers, and lifestyle factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Over 50 validated sarcopenia screening tools exist for diverse clinical settings.
    • This review assists clinicians and researchers in choosing optimal tools for specific scenarios.
    • Findings can inform the development of novel and improved sarcopenia screening instruments.