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Screening sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults: SARC-F vs SARC-F combined with calf circumference (SARC-CalF)

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
M. Yang et al.
Used Parameters : Segmental FFM, SMI,BFM

Publication Year : 2018

Country : China

Journal : Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

Objectives To compare the diagnostic value of the 5-component questionnaire that measures strength, assistance walking, rise from a chair, climb stairs, and falls (SARC-F) and SARC-F combined with calf circumference (SARC-CalF) for screening sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults. Design A diagnostic accuracy study. Setting A community in Chengdu, China. Participants Older adults aged 60 years or older. Measurements Muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance were estimated using a bioimpedance …
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