| Abstrakt: |
University of Gothenburg researchers conducted a scoping review to assess the use of handgrip strength (HGS) and the chair stand test (CST) as screening tools for sarcopenia in elderly individuals in primary care settings. The review analyzed seven articles with a total of 282 participants, finding that HGS was used to assess muscle strength, but CST was not utilized for this purpose. The prevalence of sarcopenia in the studies ranged from 12.0% to 20.7%, highlighting the need for further research on the potential use of HGS and CST for sarcopenia screening in primary care. [Extracted from the article] |
