Journal of Aging Science

Department of Medicine, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil

Publications

• Research Article   
  Comparison of Diagnostic Criteria for Sarcopenia in Older People: Cross-Sectional Study
  Author(s): Luis Fernando Ferreira*, Cislaine Machado de Souza, Patrícia da Silva Klahr and Luis Henrique Telles da Rosa
  
  Objective: To compare the methods for evaluating sarcopenia in older people, demonstrating the relationship of each test with its peers for the same criteria diagnostic. Methods: Cross-sectional study. Older people assessed for muscle strength: handgrip and isokinetic dynamometers; body composition: BIA, skinfolds, mid-arm and calf circumferences; physical performance: six-minute walk test, Timed Up and Go [TUG] and Short-Physical-Performance-Battery [SPPB]. Qualitative variables expressed in absolute and relative frequency; quantitative in mean+SD, median and IQR. Correlations assessed by Spearman's Correlation Coefficient. p-value<0,05 was significant. Study approved by UFCSPA Research Ethics Committee; volunteer read and sign the ICF. Results: 78.31% women, average age: 67,85+5,27 years. Strength assessments: mo.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329 -8847.23.11.326

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