Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management
Joint Authors
Visvanathan, Renuka
Khow, Kareeann S. F.
Jadczak, Agathe D.
Yu, Solomon
Source
Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is affecting the older population worldwide.
Sarcopenia is associated with poor health outcomes, such as falls, disability, loss of independence, and mortality; however it is potentially treatable if recognized and intervened early.
Over the last two decades, there has been significant expansion of research in this area.
Currently there is international recognition of a need to identify the condition early for intervention and prevention of the disastrous consequences of sarcopenia if left untreated.
There are currently various screening tools proposed.
As yet, there is no consensus on the best tool.
Effective interventions of sarcopenia include physical exercise and nutrition supplementation.
This review paper examined the screening tools and interventions for sarcopenia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Yu, Solomon& Khow, Kareeann S. F.& Jadczak, Agathe D.& Visvanathan, Renuka. 2016. Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Yu, Solomon…[et al.]. Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Yu, Solomon& Khow, Kareeann S. F.& Jadczak, Agathe D.& Visvanathan, Renuka. Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management. Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1099563
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1099563