Diagnóstico de Sarcopenia por métodos de bioimpedancia eléctrica, dinamometría y SPPB en adultos mayores en la ciudad de Guayaquil, año 2018.

Abstract

In the present study it was determined that sarcopenia is defined as the decline or loss of skeletal muscle mass that is associated with age. In the research project determined the prevalence of sarcopenia, by methods of electrical bioimpedance, dynamometry and SPPB in isolated seniors in the nursing home "Home of the heart of Jesus" of t of the Welfare Board of Guayaquil. The study was a quantitative, descriptive approach of transverse type. The study involved 40 male and female seniors respecting inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were evaluated by electric bioimpedance, titration with dynamometry of muscle strength and physical performance (Short Physical Performance Battery) SPPB short test. Nutritional status was assessed using Anthropometry. The result obtained the study, according to diagnostic criteria 3: depreciation of muscle mass, decrease force muscle and low physical performance: 48% of women showed severe sarcopenia and 45% of men, mild sarcopenia. According to the MNA 55% of women have high risk of poor nutrition in relation to men who had 44%. The study determined the prevalence of sarcopenia evidenced in the study sample, there is a further increase and severity in females, the majority of older adults presented poor physical performance, limited capacity for mobilization and low muscle mass.