Promote the standardized construction of sarcopenia clinics for the elderly and help promote healthy aging
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2025.09.003
- VernacularTitle:推进老年人肌少症门诊规范化建设助力健康老龄化
- Author:
Minmin CHEN
1
;
Songbai ZHENG
Author Information
1. 复旦大学附属华东医院骨质疏松科，上海 200040
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sarcopenia;
Standardized of outpatient clinics;
Diagnosis;
Treatment;
Aged
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2025;44(9):1226-1230
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Sarcopenia, a geriatric syndrome inherently linked to aging, is characterized by progressive decline in muscle mass, strength, and physical function.It has a hidden onset and a high prevalence rate, not only affecting the skeletal muscle system but also being significantly associated with adverse clinical outcomes such as falls, fractures, disability and death.In China, research and clinical practice on sarcopenia started relatively late, resulting in low patients’ awareness, insufficient attention from medical institutions, and inadequate diagnostic and therapeutic abilities of healthcare providers.Therefore, the diagnosis and intervention of sarcopenia in the elderly face numerous difficulties and challenges.Promoting the standardized construction of geriatric sarcopenia clinics to establish a patient-oriented platform for consultation, education, screening, diagnosis, intervention, and management of sarcopenia is of great significance for standardizing and popularizing the diagnosis and treatment of sarcopenia in the elderly in China, improving the level of diagnosis and treatment, and facilitating healthy aging.
