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Index de Enfermería
On-line version ISSN 1699-5988Print version ISSN 1132-1296
Abstract
CARRILLO-CERVANTES, Ana Laura et al. Sarcopenia as a predictor of dependency and functionality in older Mexican adults. Index Enferm [online]. 2022, vol.31, n.3, pp.170-174. Epub Feb 06, 2023. ISSN 1699-5988.
Objective:
To determine the influence of sarcopenia on the functionality of Mexican Older Adults.
Method:
correlational-predictive design. Sample, 316 older adults who attended the center for artistic and sports activities. Sociodemographic-clinical data card instruments, SARC-F, Barthel index and Lawton scale.
Results:
Sarcopenia has a negative impact on the instrumental activities of daily life and influences a greater percentage in the basic ones, making it a predictor variable, explaining 34% of the activities of daily life and 22% of the instrumental ones.
Conclusions:
Sarcopenia is a predictor variable for basic and instrumental activities of daily living. The results presented present bases for future multidisciplinary interventions to reduce the risk of sarcopenia and complications in those who suffer from it. It is necessary to adopt assessment strategies for individuals with sarcopenia or at risk of developing it, through consultations at the first level of care for its prevention.
Keywords : Sarcopenia; Elderly; functionality; Daily life activities; Instrumental activities of daily life.