Login / Signup

Prevalence of sarcopenia and associated factors in older adults attending a day hospital service in Ireland.

Kieron ConnollyConal CunninghamNiamh MurphyRomán Romero OrtuñoN Frances Horgan
Published in: European geriatric medicine (2021)
The prevalence of sarcopenia in the day hospital ranged from 27 to 37%. The assessment tool used to assess muscle strength influenced both the prevalence and associated factors of sarcopenia, suggesting scope for further research.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • skeletal muscle
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • community dwelling
  • acute care
  • emergency department