Sarcopenia knowledge Sarcopenia, Knowledge, Elderly, Nutrition, Physical Activity
Conditions
Interventions
Participants aged 65 years and older recruited from community or long-term care facility.
Prevention
Older adults
Sponsors
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) Elderly aged 65 years and above; (2) residing in a community or long-term care facility; (3) able to communicate verbally or in writing; (4) capable of understanding and following instructions for assessment; and (5) able to stand independently for at least 30 seconds.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: No
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sarcopenia knowledge After provided informed consent Sarcopenia Knowledge Questionnaire,Muscle function After provided informed consent Hand grip dynamometer,Physical function After provided informed consent Sit-to-stand, walking speed and balance test,Body composition After provided informed consent Bioelectrical impedance analysis | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical activity assessment After provided informed consent International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form,Nutritional assessment After provided informed consent Mini Nutritional Assessment | — |
Countries
Taiwan
Contacts
Public ContactChiao Nan Chen
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung university
Outcome results
None listed