A pilot study of the SARC-F scale on screening sarcopenia and physical disability in the Chinese older people

• DOI: 10.1007/s12603-013-0410-3
• Publication Date: 2013-10-29T06:09:59Z
• Authors: L. Cao; S. Chen; C. Zou; X. Ding; L. Gao; Z. Liao; G. Liu; T.K. Malmstrom; J.E. Morley; J.H. Flaherty; Y. An; Birong Dong
• Keywords: Aged, 80 and over; Male; Risk; China; Hand Strength; Pilot Projects; Fear; Organ Size; 3. Good health; Hospitalization; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Asian People; Motor Skills; 13. Climate action; Activities of Daily Living; Chronic Disease; Humans; Accidental Falls; Disabled Persons; Female; Muscle, Skeletal; Geriatric Assessment; Aged

The SARC-F scale is a newly developed tool to diagnose sarcopenia and obviate the need for measurement of muscle mass. ≥ 4 defined as sarcopenia. questions cover physical functions targeting or initial presentation aim study explore application in Chinese people. Two hundred thirty people over 65 years old were assessed by scale, PSMS, Lawton IADL shortened version falls efficacy scale-international (the short FES-I). Hospitalization was investigated. Physical performance strength measured. association with other scales tests analyzed. Poor grip associated independently (P<0.005). value agreement cutoff points 0.391 0.635. FES-I correlated scores (Spearman's coefficient 0.692). PSMS 4(P=0.000) hospitalization past 2 (P=0.000). can identify impaired function who may suffered from judgment reflects fear falling, indicates events ability daily life. Thus, be simple useful screening individuals function. Further studies on would worthy.