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- Sarcopenia is a major health concern for nursing home residents, marked by muscle mass and function loss, making effective screening essential.
- This study evaluated the effectiveness of two existing screening tools (SARC-F and SARC-CalF) and introduced a new tool called SEAC, tailored for this population.
- Results showed that SEAC had the highest diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity, suggesting it could significantly enhance early detection and management of sarcopenia in nursing homes.
Article Abstract
Sarcopenia, characterized by the loss of muscle mass and function, is a critical health issue in nursing home residents. Given the high prevalence of sarcopenia in care settings, effective screening is crucial. This study compared the diagnostic accuracy of two conventional sarcopenia screening tools, SARC-F and SARC-CalF, and developed an alternative tool, SEAC, specifically for nursing home residents. In a sample of 679 older adults from Zhejiang Province, SARC-CalF exhibited better sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy compared to SARC-F. The SEAC tool, incorporating strength, exhaustion, assistance in walking, and calf circumference, demonstrated the highest diagnostic accuracy and sensitivity among the three screening tools. These findings suggest that SEAC could serve as a valuable tool for large-scale sarcopenia screening in nursing homes, potentially improving early detection and management of sarcopenia in this vulnerable population.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11577178 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2024.111221 | DOI Listing |
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