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Comparison of the performance of instruments for screening sarcopenia in older adults

Geriatric Nursing, ISSN: 0197-4572, Vol: 61, Page: 149-156
2025
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To compare the performance of the SARC-F and SARC Calf questionnaires in sarcopenia screening and their relationship with clinical and sociodemographic aspects of older adults. Analytical cross-sectional study carried out with 739 elderly people in the community. Clinical, sociodemographic, anthropometric data and screening for signs suggestive of sarcopenia were obtained using the SARC-F and SARC Calf. Evaluation by method showed a difference in the proportion of positive results for the SARC-F regarding female sex (71.7; p = 0.001), among older adults who did not have a partner (49.7; p < 0.001), and osteoarticular diseases (13.4; p < 0.001). On the other hand, the SARC Calf identified a higher proportion of positive results among older adults at risk of malnutrition (12.2; p < 0.001). The performance of the instruments varied according to the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of the population, and it is up to professionals to consider these aspects when using them.

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Oliveira, Francisco Gerlai Lima; Marques, Marília Braga; Evangelista, Brenda Pinheiro; Coutinho, Janaína Fonseca Victor; Lopes, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira; Barbosa, Rachel Gabriel Bastos; do Amaral Gubert, Fabiane; de Sousa, Caroline Ribeiro; Diniz, Jamylle Lucas; Coelho, Manuela de Mendonça Figueiredo; Martins, Mariana Cavalcante

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