Sarcopenia in dialysis centers in Brazil: a survey study about assessment and management
Marvery Peterson Duarte,
Lucas Silva Almeida,
Maristela Böhlke
et al.
Abstract:Objective To identify the Brazilian dialysis centers that assess sarcopenia in their clinical routine and how it is diagnosed and managed. Methods This is a web-based survey study, structured with quali-quantitative questions about how sarcopenia is routinely assessed in dialysis centers. Centers officially registered at the Brazilian Society of Nephrology website were contacted through e-mail and/or telephone. The survey included questions about the dialysis staff, instruments, methods, and criteria for diagn… Show more
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