Publications by authors named "Olga Vargas-Pinilla"
Unveiling a hidden burden: exploring sarcopenia in hospitalized older patients through concordance and cluster analysis.
Luis Carlos Venegas-Sanabria Miguel German Borda Luisa Fernanda Murcia-Soriano Diana Marcela Ramos-Caballero Alejandra Tordecilla-Sanders Olga Vargas-Pinilla
BMC Geriatr
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Sarcopenia, a condition that can predict negative health outcomes in hospitalized older adults, was studied for its prevalence using three diagnostic methods.
- The study found that sarcopenia rates varied between 7.3% to 31.6%, with substantial agreement observed in different diagnostic approaches and three distinct clusters identified based on age, body composition, and functional status.
- The findings emphasize the need for standardized assessment tools and criteria, as accurately diagnosing sarcopenia can lead to better management and interventions for older patients.