Sarcopenia knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation patients is low while they are willing to start sarcopenia treatment: EMPOWER-GR.

Laure M G VerstraetenAmir MashniJanneke P van WijngaardenCarel G M MeskersAndrea Britta Maier

Published in: Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle (2023)

Knowledge of sarcopenia was low, while the majority of inpatients showed willingness to start treatment. A dislike of ONS, RET difficulty and too many other health issues may reduce willingness to start treatment. Education is important to increase sarcopenia-related health issues in geriatric rehabilitation inpatients.

Keyphrases

healthcare
skeletal muscle
public health
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
risk assessment
peritoneal dialysis
climate change
quality improvement