Data for: Prognostic value of a rapid sarcopenia measure in acutely ill older adults

Published: 26 April 2021| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/7wzhx6svk9.1
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Marlon Aliberti

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Data from a cohort study of a public medical center in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The sample comprises 665 acutely ill older adults (mean age 79.7 years, 63% women). Patients were assessed at baseline (acute care admission) according to a comprehensive geriatric assessment with special attention to a quick and easy-to-administer measure of sarcopenia (combination of hand-grip strength with calf circumference). Then, participants were followed up for 12 months to assess adverse outcomes such as new ADL disability, hospitalization, worsening walking ability and death.

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Acute Care, Older Adult, Sarcopenia

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