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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.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Presence of Sarcopenia (yes/no) | Using EWGSOP2 cut-off points | Baseline |
| Muscle quantity, measured by Body Impedance Analysis (kg) | Baseline | |
| Hand Grip Strength (kPa) | Baseline | |
| Gait Speed (m/s) | Baseline | |
| Timed up and go Test (s) | Baseline |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Mental Status (Score range from 0 to 30 Points; higher scores reflect better cognitive status) | Baseline | |
| Nutritional risk Screening (Score range from 0 to 7 Points; higher scores reflect higher risk of malnutrition) | Baseline |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients >65 years old admitted to acute geriatrics and geriatric rehabilitation at the study site
Exclusion Criteria:
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The study population will be selected by the University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Dominic K. Bertschi, Dr. | University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER | Principal Investigator |
| Caroline Kiss, Dr. | University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER | Study Chair |
| Reto W. Kressig, Prof. Dr. | University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University Department of Geriatric Medicine FELIX PLATTER | Basel | Switzerland |
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| ID | Term |
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| D055948 | Sarcopenia |
| ID | Term |
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| D009133 | Muscular Atrophy |
| D020879 | Neuromuscular Manifestations |
| D009461 | Neurologic Manifestations |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| Geriatric Depression Scale short version (Score range from 0 to 6 Points; higher scores reflect higher risk of depression) | Baseline |
| Functional Independence Measure at Admission (Score range from 18 to 126 Points; higher scores reflect better functionality) | Baseline |
| Calf and Mid-upper arm Circumference (cm) | Baseline |
| Body Mass Index (kg/m^2) | Weight and height will be combined to report Body Mass Index in kg/m^2 | Baseline |
| D001284 | Atrophy |
| D020763 | Pathological Conditions, Anatomical |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |