Comparison of four screening methods for sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults: A diagnostic accuracy study

Lin, Ya-Huang; Lee, Kwo-Chen; Tzeng, Ya‐Ling; Lin, Yun-Ping; Liu, Wen-Miao; Lu, Shu-Hua

doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.12.007

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“…In the case of male participants, the Yubi‐wakka test and calf circumference measurement exhibited comparable sensitivity. In contrast, the Yubi‐wakka test had a higher sensitivity and specificity than the calf circumference test in women 23 . These findings suggest that the Yubi‐wakka test could potentially be an effective diagnostic tool for sarcopenia.…”

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“…In contrast, the Yubi-wakka test had a higher sensitivity and specificity than the calf circumference test in women. 23 These findings suggest that the Yubi-wakka test could potentially be an effective diagnostic tool for sarcopenia. Moreover, individuals who receive negative results from using this test may be less likely to have sarcopenia.…”

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Sensitivity and specificity of Yubi‐wakka (finger‐ring) screening method for sarcopenia among older Thai adults

Lawongsa,

Srisuwan,

Tejavanija

et al. 2024

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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AimThe aim of this study was to validate a Yubi‐wakka (finger‐ring) test to identify older adults at risk for sarcopenia. Generally, measurements of muscle mass are considered to be a gold standard for testing for sarcopenia; such measurements are typically attained using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) or dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry (DXA). However, the Yubi‐wakka test is a simple assessment that can also be used to screen for sarcopenia.MethodsAn analytic cross‐sectional study was conducted to determine the sensitivity and specificity of the Yubi‐wakka test. The study cohort included 230 adults older than 60 years who had no disabilities or handicaps and who visited the outpatient department of Phramongkutklao Hospital. Each participant underwent the Yubi‐wakka test, a handgrip strength test, the 5‐chair stand test, and BIA. We analyzed the associations between the Yubi‐wakka test results and sarcopenia. The findings were compared with diagnoses that followed from the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019.ResultsThe test results were statistically associated with sarcopenia (“just fits” odds ratio [OR]: 8.55, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 3.29–22.18, and “smaller” OR: 10.73, 95% CI: 4.31–26.73, relative to “bigger”). The sensitivity and specificity of the Yubi‐wakka test in men were 85.7% and 71.2% (area under the curve [AUC]: 0.785, 95% CI: 0.618–0.952), respectively. For women, the sensitivity and specificity of the test were 87.5% and 80.8% (AUC: 0.842, 95% CI: 0.764–0.919), respectively.ConclusionsThe Yubi‐wakka test is a practical way of identifying the risk of sarcopenia among the elderly; it exhibits promising sensitivity and specificity. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2024; ••: ••–••.

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Sensitivity and specificity of Yubi‐wakka (finger‐ring) screening method for sarcopenia among older Thai adults

Lawongsa,

Srisuwan,

Tejavanija

et al. 2024

Geriatrics Gerontology Int

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“…The benefit of widespread screening for sarcopenia has not been established. This is partly owing to the difficulty in developing a single appropriate screening tool [29,30] and partly because there are no established treatments for sarcopenia. However, there is significant value in having clinicians consider and recognise sarcopenia because early intervention with exercise and nutritional advice may slow functional decline and improve quality of life.…”

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“…The SARC-CalF is an amalgamation of SARC-F and calf circumference measurements. It has been suggested as a better choice for early screening for sarcopenia because of its increased sensitivity for case finding [25,29,[35][36][37][38][39]. The Ishii Index has even greater sensitivity as it assesses calf circumference and grip strength [7,[40][41][42].…”

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Old muscle, new tricks: a clinician perspective on sarcopenia and where to next

Schütze,

Schopp,

Fairchild

et al. 2023

Current Opinion in Neurology

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Purpose of review This review offers a contemporary clinical approach to the recognition, prevention and management of sarcopenia, and discusses recent clinically relevant advances in the aetiopathogenesis of muscle ageing that may lead to future therapeutic targets. Recent findings The key recent directions for sarcopenia are in the diagnosis, understanding molecular mechanisms and management. Regarding the recognition of the condition, it has become increasingly clear that different definitions hamper progress in understanding. Therefore, the Global Leadership in Sarcopenia has been established in 2022 to develop a universally accepted definition. Moreover, substantial work is occurring to understand the various roles and contribution of inflammation, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction and metabolic dysregulation on skeletal muscle function and ageing. Finally, the role of resistance-based exercise regimes has been continually emphasised. However, the role of protein supplementation and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are still under debate, and current clinical trials are underway. Summary With the global ageing of our population, there is increasing emphasis on maintaining good health. Maintenance of skeletal muscle strength and function are key to preventing frailty, morbidity and death.

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“…Em 209 idosos de Taiwan, a medida da CP apresentou, isoladamente, melhor desempenho que Sarc-F e Sarc-CalF. 130 Em nossa pesquisa, adicionamos uma pontuação diferente para a CP, em combinação com outras variáveis em conjunto com o Sarc-CalF visando melhorar o desempenho da ferramenta na triagem de sarcopenia, como se pode ver na tabela 4.…”

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Comparison of four screening methods for sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults: A diagnostic accuracy study

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Sensitivity and specificity of Yubi‐wakka (finger‐ring) screening method for sarcopenia among older Thai adults

Sensitivity and specificity of Yubi‐wakka (finger‐ring) screening method for sarcopenia among older Thai adults

Old muscle, new tricks: a clinician perspective on sarcopenia and where to next

Desenvolvimento de uma nova ferramenta de triagem de sarcopenia em idosos

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