Association Between Oral Hypofunction, Sarcopenia and Social Frailty in Community-dwelling Older Adults

Chang Gung University of Science and Technology200 enrolled

Overview

Previous studies have provided a preliminary understanding of the likelihood of sarcopenia and the prevalence of sarcopenia in the elderly in the community. due to the interaction between physiological and social factors, this study aims to conduct a correlation study on muscle mass, oral function and social frailty in the elderly living in the community. This study，the Makizako social frailty screening index questionnaire and the Tilburg Frailty Indicator will be used to assess the social frailty status of the study participants. Correlation analysis with sarcopenia and oral dysfunction was also conducted to better understand the interaction between nutrition, physiology, and social connection in the elderly, which will be helpful for formulating relevant policies and promoting healthy aging in the future in extremely elderly countries.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Non Sarcopenic Subjects Possible Sarcopenia Sarcopenia(With Low ASM by BIM)

Interventions

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Group A-Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years old or above * general public or institutionalized for 3 months or more * those who accept the experimental design and are willing to sign the consent form * dietary sources are oral intake * those who are diagnosed as having possible sarcopenia by researchers Group B-Inclusion Criteria: * 65 years old or above * general public or institutionalized for 3 months or more * those who accept the experimental design and are willing to sign the consent form * dietary sources are oral intake * those who were determined by researchers to be non-probable sarcopenia Group A、B-Exclusion Criteria: * comorbidities, critical illness, pre- and post-major surgery, cancer, renal failure, liver failure, kidney disease, liver disease, malignant tumors within the past five years, inflammatory conditions (c-reactive protein \>10mg/dL) * severely malnourished people * long-term force-feeding

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Based on the results of empirical research on sarcopenia in Asian countries, a diagnostic consensus was established.

* The cut-off point for abnormal grip strength is less than 28 kg for men and less than 18 kg for women * 6-meter walking speed less than 1.0 second/meter * 5-time chair stand test greater than or equal to 12 seconds * Short physical performance battery, SPPB greater than or equal to 9 points The above will be combined to determine whether sarcopenia is possible.

Time frame: Baseline