The identification of probable sarcopenia in early old age based on the SARC-F tool and clinical suspicion: findings from the 1946 British birth cohort

• DOI: 10.1007/s41999-020-00310-5
• Publication Date: 2020-03-19T18:03:07Z
• Authors: R. M. Dodds; J. C. Murray; S. M. Robinson; A. A. Sayer
• Keywords: Sarcopenia; 03 medical and health sciences; Cross-Sectional Studies; 0302 clinical medicine; Surveys and Questionnaires; Humans; Independent Living; Geriatric Assessment; Research Paper; Aged; 3. Good health

Abstract Purpose The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2 (EWGSOP2) consensus definition introduced the concept of probable sarcopenia as a basis which to begin treatment. Our aims were describe prevalence older adults and investigate utility (1) SARC-F tool (2) clinical risk factors for identification those likely have sarcopenia. Methods We used data from 1946 British birth cohort at age 69, with 1686 participants included analyses. EWGSOP2 cut points weak grip strength slow chair rise time, presence one or both indicating examined sensitivity specificity also associations between Results was 19%. A score ≥ 4 had low (15%) high (99%) sarcopenia, whereas 1 higher (65%) reasonable (72%). Three independently associated sarcopenia: polypharmacy [OR 2.7 (95% CI 1.7, 4.2)], lower body osteoarthritis 1.8 1.3, 2.6)] physical inactivity 2.1 1.5, 2.8)]. Conclusion shown that is common community-dwelling early old age. Those any positive responses questions tool, history polypharmacy, should be prioritised assessment muscle strength.