Prevalence of sarcopenia in patients older than 75 years admitted for hip fracture

Cervera-Díaz, María del Carmen; López-Gómez, Juan José; García-Virto, Virginia; Aguado-Hernández, Héctor José; Luis-Román, Daniel Antonio De

doi:10.1016/j.endien.2023.06.001

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“…Many of the risk factors for nursing home admission after hip fracture are shared with those for increased risk of mortality such as higher age, having more comorbid conditions and cognitive impairment. 10 , 11 In addition, the combination of reduced muscle mass and physical function, that is, sarcopenia, 12 , 13 is a risk factor observed in at least 30%–40% of older people sustaining a hip fracture, 14 a condition that is further aggravated after the fracture. 15 , 16 …”

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Association between institutionalization by 4 months post-discharge walking capacity and lean body mass in elderly hip fracture patients: Evidence from a Swedish Registry Based Study

Hallberg,

Söreskog,

Borgström

et al. 2024

SAGE Open Medicine

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Background and purpose: Losing independence is a main concern for hip fracture patients, and particularly not being able to return home. Given the large impact on quality of life by loss of independence and the high risk for institutionalization after hip fracture, it is of importance to identify modifiable risk factors for such negative outcomes. This study aimed to investigate the association between two such factors, that is, lean body mass and 4 months post-discharge walking capacity, and the risk of institutionalization in previously independent living older people who suffer a hip fracture. Patients and methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using Swedish national-based population registers. Patients ⩾60 years with a hip fracture during 2008–2017 were included from the Swedish National Registry for Hip Fractures. Risk of institutionalization over the 1-year period following a hip fracture was analyzed using logistic regression analyses adjusted for potential predictors and characteristics. Results: In total, 11,265 patients were included. Over the first year, 8% (95% CI: 8–9) of the patients with a hip fracture had lost independence, increasing to 15% (95% CI: 14–16) after 5 years. Poor recovery of post-discharge walking ability was associated with a higher odds ratio of losing independence compared with good recovery (OR 12.0; 95% CI: 7.8–18.4; p < 0.001). Having higher estimated lean body mass than 45 kg at index was associated with lower odds of losing independence. Conclusion: Maintaining lean body mass and mobility after a hip fracture is likely important from an individual as well as public health perspective.

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Association between institutionalization by 4 months post-discharge walking capacity and lean body mass in elderly hip fracture patients: Evidence from a Swedish Registry Based Study

Hallberg,

Söreskog,

Borgström

et al. 2024

SAGE Open Medicine

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Nurses’ Perspectives and Understanding of Sarcopenia in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Khuankaew,

Limpawattana,

Manjavong

et al. 2024

Journal of Aging Research

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Background. Sarcopenia is prevalent in older adults. It is essential for nurses to sustain updated information regarding the knowledge of sarcopenia, particularly in relation to approaches to diagnosing and addressing sarcopenia. However, there are limited studies examining the attitudes and awareness of nurses in relation to this condition. Objective. To assess the attitude and knowledge of nurses regarding sarcopenia and correlation between positive attitude and scores on knowledge. Materials and Methods. An electronic survey was carried out among the nurses of the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand, during November 2022 and January 2024. This survey encompassed questionnaires aimed at evaluating the nurses’ perspectives and understanding of sarcopenia. The participants were invited to complete the survey, and they were returned to the researchers for analysis. Results. A total of 231 nurses were recruited (response rate 46.2%). Only 58.4% of them were familiar with “sarcopenia,” while only 16% had confidence in diagnosing it. For general knowledge, they achieved a total score of 19/30 (63.3%). They demonstrated proficiency in “etiology” (75%), while their performance was fair in “management and prevention” (62.5%) and low in “terminology & importance” (50%) and “diagnosis” (50%). The correlation between positive attitude and knowledge on sarcopenia was 0.22 (p < 0.05). Conclusion. Nurses exhibited a reduced awareness regarding “sarcopenia.” Their comprehension about terminology, diagnosis, prevention, and management of this condition was limited. There was a weak correlation between positive attitude and knowledge. The findings emphasize the essentiality of augmenting the educational programs to enhance the recognition of sarcopenia among nurses.

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Prevalence of sarcopenia in patients older than 75 years admitted for hip fracture

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Association between institutionalization by 4 months post-discharge walking capacity and lean body mass in elderly hip fracture patients: Evidence from a Swedish Registry Based Study

Association between institutionalization by 4 months post-discharge walking capacity and lean body mass in elderly hip fracture patients: Evidence from a Swedish Registry Based Study

Nurses’ Perspectives and Understanding of Sarcopenia in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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