Comparative accuracy of five screening tools for sarcopenia in community older adults:a systematic review and a network meta-analysis

Abstract

Background Sarcopenia, a prevalent and serious condition among community older adults, often remains unnoticed. The use of systematic screening has the potential to enhance detection rates; however, there is currently no consensus on the most effective approach. This study ai med to assess the diagnostic test accuracy of five simple sarcopenia screening tools and determine which test has the highest accuracy.