Prevalencia de sarcopenia aplicando el algoritmo diagnóstico EWGSOP en pacientes geriátricos mayores de 65 años de la Fundación "Mujeres Trabajando Unidas" del cantón Durán en el año 2017.

Abstract

Introduction: Sarcopenia is the progressive decrease of muscle mass mainly related to aging and causes a decrease in the functional capacity of muscles. Objective: To determine the prevalence of sarcopenia, using the diagnostic algorithm of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP), in adults over 65 years of the "Mujeres Trabajando Unidas" foundation in Duran, Ecuador, in 2017. Methodology: Quantitative and descriptive cross-sectional study. Done in Duran with a population of n = 38 people. They were evaluated by bioimpedance analysis, dynamometer evaluation of muscle strength and gait speed, nutritional status was assessed by the application of anthropometry. Results: The presence of sarcopenia in the study population was of 23.67%. 76% of the total population was diagnosed as being overweight or obese significantly related to waist circumference (cc) measurement. Conclusions: The prevalence of sarcopenia was significant in the study sample. Nutritional problems were identified by excess. The population that does not have sarcopenia presented markedly decrease in muscle strength or functionality.