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ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2023

Knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding sarcopenia: a survey between orthopedic and geriatric professionals in China.

Fangying Lu, Shengyu Ruan, Xianquan Xu, Xiaoting Song, Zhiyan Li, Cunguo Chen, Mingxuan Feng, Huimin Zhu, Tao-Hsin Tung, Dun Hong

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Fangying LuDepartment of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai, Zhejiang Province, China.
Shengyu RuanDepartment of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xianquan XuDepartment of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai, Zhejiang Province, China.
Xiaoting SongDepartment of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai, Zhejiang Province, China.
Zhiyan LiDepartment of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai, Zhejiang Province, China.
Cunguo ChenDepartment of Geriatrics, Taizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Linhai, China.
Mingxuan FengDepartment of Orthopedics, Taizhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Taizhou College, Taizhou, China.
Huimin ZhuDepartment of Geriatrics, Taizhou Central Hospital Affiliated to Taizhou College, Taizhou, China.
Tao-Hsin TungDepartment of Clinical Research, Enze Medical Center, Taizhou, China.
Dun HongDepartment of Orthopedics, Taizhou Hospital Affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, 150 Ximen Street, Linhai, Zhejiang Province, China. hongd@enzemed.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2094-4987

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Medical and Health Science and Technology Program Project of Zhejiang Province 2020PY030
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backgroundIn elderly patients with fractures, sarcopenia impairs recovery and even increases mortality. Both orthopedic and geriatric professionals are at the forefront of treating sarcopenic patients with fractures. However, it is not clear to what extent they have knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat sarcopenia.

aimsThis study aimed to analyze and compare knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding sarcopenia between orthopedic and geriatric professionals.

methodsAn online cross-sectional survey was conducted in June 2022 targeting professionals in orthopedic and geriatric departments in two largest tertiary general hospitals in Taizhou, southeastern China. Results on knowledge, attitude, and practice of sarcopenia were analyzed. Variables with significance were then included in a stepwise multiple linear regression analysis.

resultsA total of 220 professionals, 176 from orthopedic departments and 44 from geriatric departments, participated in this study. Orthopedic professionals scored lower than geriatrics in knowledge, attitude and practice (P < 0.001). The attitude score was high in both orthopedic and geriatric professionals. Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis showed that participants who had contact with sarcopenia patients had higher knowledge score (β = 1.941, P < 0.001); participants who had attended sarcopenia training in the past 6 months (β = 4.305, P < 0.001) had higher practice score. DISCUSSION: Orthopedic professionals have deficiencies in the screening and diagnosis of sarcopenia. Improving the knowledge and training of professionals can strengthen practice. It is necessary to formulate diagnostic criteria and improve practice of sarcopenia through training.

conclusionOrthopedic professionals had limited knowledge and practice regarding sarcopenia compared with geriatric professionals. To improve sarcopenia practice, the use of diagnostic tools to formally diagnose sarcopenia and regular training on sarcopenia should be encouraged.

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GeriatricsSarcopeniaAgedCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesAttitudeGeriatricsKnowledgeOrthopedicsPracticeSarcopenia

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