Can bioelectrical impedance analysis using a home-use device properly estimate sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults?

Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2018 Nov;18(11):1579-1580. doi: 10.1111/ggi.13538.

Authors

Tomoki Tanaka^{1

2}, Kyo Takahashi¹, Masahiro Akishita², Katsuya Iijima¹

Affiliations

¹ Institute of Gerontology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
² Department of Geriatric Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

PMID: 30426673
DOI: 10.1111/ggi.13538

No abstract available

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Electric Impedance
Female
Geriatric Assessment / methods*
Humans
Independent Living*
Male
Muscle Strength / physiology*
Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology*
Sarcopenia / diagnosis*
Sarcopenia / physiopathology
Severity of Illness Index