Association of Sarcopenia with Balance in the Elderly Population
Keywords:
balance, elderly population, risk of fall, sarcopeniaAbstract
Background: Background: Sarcopenia is a common illness among the elderly that is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. It was described as a decline in muscle strength and mass associated with ageing. Sarcopenia in older adults has significant effects on everyday functioning, quality of life and balance. Mortality, diminished capacity to handle the stress of a serious illness, and disability are all influenced by sarcopenia. Objective: To evaluate the association of sarcopenia with balance in the elderly population. Methods: This study was carried out in the Central Park Teaching Hospital and Iffat Anwar Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, with consent from the University of Management and Technology's research ethics and support committee. This cross-sectional observational study was conducted from June to August 2024. Data was collected through non-probability convenience sampling. The sample size was 187, as calculated by the WHO calculator. Eligibility criteria mandated an age group between 65 and 85 years, both males and females, proper cognitive and understanding abilities, people who can walk independently, and a score of >18 according to the Barthel Index scale. Individuals with dementia, any recent surgery or surgery in the last one-year, impaired cognition, mini mental scale below 24 were excluded. The data was collected by using the Berg Balance Scale and Sarcopenic Questionnaire. Before using a questionnaire to collect data, informed consent was obtained. The participant has the freedom to decline participation at any point during the study. The sarcopenic questionnaire was used to measure the degree of sarcopenia during data collection, while the Berg balance scale was used to assess balance in participants. Results: There is a strong association between sarcopenia and balance, and the p-value is less than 0.05. The mean Berg balance scale value is 45.32% among the participants. Conclusion: Participants with sarcopenia showed a positive association with balance. There is a strong possibility that people with sarcopenia have impaired balance.
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