Possible sarcopenia and sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults. Sarcopenia is characterized by reduced muscle strength and is associated with increased risks of falls, functional decline, disability, and mortality. This study focuses on early identification of reduced muscle strength as a key component of sarcopenia in primary care and community settings. Predictive Model, Sarcopenia, Screening, Hand Grip Strength, Older Adults, Community
Conditions
Interventions
Community-dwelling older adults aged more than 60 years who have impaired mobility, defined as a Timed Up and Go test time greater than 12 seconds.,Community-dwelling older adults aged more than60 yea
Screening,Screening,Screening
Older Adults with Slow Timed Up and Go Performance Group,Older Adults with Poor Sarcopenia Screening Results,Older Adults Classified by Sarcopenia Risk Score
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1 Age morethan 60 years 2 Living in the community (not institutionalized) 3 Able to communicate and provide informed consent 4 Able to perform physical performance testing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: 1 Acute illness at the time of assessment 2 Severe cognitive impairment preventing cooperation 3 Bedridden status or severe mobility limitation 4 Severe upper limb disability affecting hand grip measurement
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sarcopenia screening within 12 months Time up and go test | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sarcopenia screening within 12 months SARC-F Questionnaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactUnchalee Seekan
Nan hospital
Outcome results
None listed