Evaluation of the knowledge, perception, and practice of nurses regarding sarcopenia: a descriptive study
Findings reveal substantial gaps in nurses' knowledge and practice regarding sarcopenia in older adults. Enhanced education, clinical guidelines, and standardized assessment processes are needed to support timely recognition and management.
Authors
- Shaherah Yousef Andargeery (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6237-5663)
- Suzan Alabidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0211-9198)
- Charles Antwi‐Boasiako (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2750-3500)
- Murad H. Taani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3072-4347)
- Mariam M. Kawafha
- Dawn M. Wangler
- Heather Skuble
- Christopher J. Kerby
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Al Ain University (AE)
- Oshkosh (United States) (US)
- University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (US)
- Rush University (US)
- University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh (US)
- Yarmouk University (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2026-01-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06910-9
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00