Open AccessSystematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of sarcopenia in post acute inpatient rehabilitation
Author(s) -
Irina Churilov,
Leonid Churilov,
Richard J. MacIsaac,
Elif I. Ekinci
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
osteoporosis international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.28
H-Index - 170
eISSN - 1433-2965
pISSN - 0937-941X
DOI - 10.1007/s00198-018-4381-4
Subject(s) - sarcopenia , medicine , meta analysis , systematic review , rehabilitation , medline , cinahl , physical therapy , psychological intervention , psychiatry , political science , law
Sarcopenia is associated with poor function and increased risk of falls and disability. This work reports a systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence of sarcopenia in post acute inpatient rehabilitation. Sarcopenia is found to be present in approximately 50% of rehabilitation patients and its prevalence may vary with admission diagnosis.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom