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ArticleNursing open2026

A Qualitative Inquiry Into Sarcopenia Among Formerly Homeless Older Thais.

Phatcharaphon Whaikid, Noppawan Piaseu, Tiraporn Junda

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Article in Nursing open, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Phatcharaphon WhaikidDoctor of Philosophy Program in Nursing Science (International Program), Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3341-6946
Noppawan PiaseuRamathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2305-8905
Tiraporn JundaRamathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1584-7418

Funding

Graduate Education Section, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University 570
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThis study sought to elucidate the conditions associated with sarcopenia among older, formerly homeless people residing in supportive housing in Thailand.

designThis study employed a qualitative design.

methodsEight comprehensive interviews (n = 8) and four focus group discussions (n = 20) were conducted. The data collection spanned from March 2024 to June 2024 and was subsequently analysed utilising content analysis methodologies.

resultsAll participants (age range: 31-83 years, female participants: 52.38%) were selected from a shelter for the economically disadvantaged in Nonthaburi. The analysis revealed two overarching themes: (1) insufficiency, encompassing five subthemes: deficient knowledge, limited dietary intake, poor oral health, insufficient physical activity and substandard sarcopenia care system and (2) the price of plenty, which includes four subthemes: carbohydrate consumption, poorly prepared food (characterised by hard, undercooked, or burnt items and excessive salt and spice usage), comorbid health conditions and excessive periods of inactivity. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION: Absence of nursing roles in supportive housing limits the delivery of people-centred care for formerly homeless older adults. Integrating nurses into these settings is essential to meet complex health needs and improve care quality. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: This represents the inaugural Thai research conducted within a shelter for the impoverished, underserved and marginalised population. The rich insights from this study provided a foundation for understanding and guiding the management, local policy formulation and prevention strategies related to sarcopenia for this population.

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Ill-Housed PersonsSarcopeniaAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFocus GroupsHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedQualitative ResearchThailandformerly homelessolder adultssarcopeniaThailand

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