Clinical nutrition and physical rehabilitation in a long-term care setting: preliminary observations in sarcopenic older patients.

Background: Sarcopenia could have a negative prognostic impact in long-term care residents, which are characterized by multiple comorbidities and a high level of dependence. However, there is limited evidence on its prevalence and management in this healthcare setting.

Methods: All residents living in a long-term care institution were screened for the presence of sarcopenia.