Association between dependence and nutritional assessment, frailty, and sarcopenia screening in Peruvian older adults

Abstract

Objective: To examine the association between dependence, nutritional assessment, frailty, and sarcopenia screening in Peruvian older adults (OA). Material and Methods: This was a cross-sectional observational study. Participants were adults aged ≥ 60 years from the District of Miraflores, Peru. Data were collected on various variables, including sociodemographic information, comprehensive geriatric assessment, body composition assessment, and biochemical analysis. Results: A total of 100 participants were included, 67% of whom were female. Among the participants, 29% were mildly dependent, with none being severely dependent. The dependent group had significantly higher scores in sarcopenia screening (p<0.001) and daytime sleepiness (p<0.001), while reporting less frequent consumption of unhealthy foods (p=0.047). Conclusions: Older adults with dependence were associated with older age, daytime sleepiness, higher sarcopenia risk scores, and lower consumption of unhealthy foods compared to those without dependence issues.