Performance of the EWGSOP2 Cut-Points of Low Grip Strength for Identifying Sarcopenia and Frailty Phenotype: A Cross-Sectional Study in Older Inpatients.

Anna K StuckNina C MäderDominic BertschiAndreas LimacherReto Werner Kressig

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2021)

Sarcopenia and frailty phenotype were identified considerably less using the EWGSOP2 cut-points for low grip strength, potentially underestimating prevalence of sarcopenia and frailty phenotype in post-acute hospital patients.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
end stage renal disease
skeletal muscle
chronic kidney disease
risk factors
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
physical activity
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
emergency department
acute care
electronic health record