Evaluation of Sarcopenia in Patients Receiving Home Health Care

Evaluation of Sarcopenia in Patients Receiving Home Health Care

The aim in the study is to evaluate the presence of sarcopenia in patients receiving home health care; To evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia and age, disease duration, and cause of immobility. In the literature review, a limited number of studies evaluating sarcopenia in home health patients were found.

Home Health Service is the provision of health services needed by immobile and chronic disease patients in the home environment. The purpose of this service is not to diagnose the patient, but rather to follow up, implement and educate the treatment of the diagnosed patient.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the presence of sarcopenia in patients receiving home health care; To evaluate the relationship between sarcopenia and age, disease duration, and cause of immobility. In the literature review, a limited number of studies evaluating sarcopenia in home health patients were found.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Receiving home health care
2. Being at the mental and physical activity level to be able to perform and complete the tests
3. Being 18-85 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

1) Patients who cannot cooperate