Malmstrom et al reported the SARC-F questionnaire to help screen for sarcopenia and sarcopenia-related adverse outcomes. The authors are from Saint Louis University, Indiana University and the National Institute on Aging.
SARC-F is an acronym for
(1) strength (S): difficulty lifting or carrying 10 lbs
(2) assistance walking (A): walking across a room
(3) rise from chair (R): transferring from chair or bed
(4) climb stairs (C): flight of 10 steps
(5) falls (F): number of falls in past year (see below)
Response
Points
no difficulty
0
some
1
a lot or unable to do, needed assistance, required an aid
2
Falls
Points
none
0
1 to 3
1
4 or more
2
total score =
= SUM(points for all 5 parameters)
Interpretation:
• minimum score: 0
• maximum score: 10
• The higher the score the greater the risk for sarcopenia.
• A score >= 4 was associated with disability, reduced grip strength, slow gait, mortality and other negative outcomes.
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