To assess the prevalence of sarcopenia among inpatients on acute geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation wards of a Swiss university department of geriatric medicine using the most recent diagnosis definitions from european guidelines.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
350
University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER
Basel, Switzerland
Presence of Sarcopenia (yes/no)
Using EWGSOP2 cut-off points
Time frame: Baseline
Muscle quantity, measured by Body Impedance Analysis (kg)
Time frame: Baseline
Hand Grip Strength (kPa)
Time frame: Baseline
Gait Speed (m/s)
Time frame: Baseline
Timed up and go Test (s)
Time frame: Baseline
Mini Mental Status (Score range from 0 to 30 Points; higher scores reflect better cognitive status)
Time frame: Baseline
Nutritional risk Screening (Score range from 0 to 7 Points; higher scores reflect higher risk of malnutrition)
Time frame: Baseline
Geriatric Depression Scale short version (Score range from 0 to 6 Points; higher scores reflect higher risk of depression)
Time frame: Baseline
Functional Independence Measure at Admission (Score range from 18 to 126 Points; higher scores reflect better functionality)
Time frame: Baseline
Calf and Mid-upper arm Circumference (cm)
Time frame: Baseline
Body Mass Index (kg/m^2)
Weight and height will be combined to report Body Mass Index in kg/m\^2
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Time frame: Baseline