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Defining terms commonly used in sarcopenia research: a glossary proposed by the Global Leadership in Sarcopenia (GLIS) Steering Committee

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Abstract

Methods: The aim of this paper is to define terms commonly related to sarcopenia to enable standardization of these terms in research and clinical settings. The Global Leadership Initiative in Sarcopenia (GLIS) aims to bring together leading investigators in sarcopenia research to develop a single definition that can be utilized worldwide; work on a global definition of sarcopenia is ongoing. The first step of GLIS is to develop the common terminology, or a glossary, that will facilitate agreement on a global definition of sarcopenia as well as interpretation of clinical and research findings. Results: Several terms that are commonly used in sarcopenia research are defined, including self-reported measures of function and ability; objective physical performance tests; and measures related to muscle function and size. Conclusion: As new methods and technologies are developed, these definitions may be expanded or refined over time. Our goal is to promote this common language to describe sarcopenia and its components in clinical and research settings in order to increase clinical awareness and research interest in this important condition. We hope that the use of common terminology in sarcopenia research will increase understanding of the concept and improve communication around this important age-related condition.


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Author(s): Cawthon PM, Visser M, Arai H, Avila-Funes JA, Barazzoni R, Bhasin S, Binder E, Bruyere O, Cederholm T, Chen L-K, Cooper C, Duque G, Fielding RA, Guralnik J, Kiel DP, Kirk B, Landi F, Sayer AA, Von Haehling S, Woo J, Cruz-Jentoft AJ

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: European Geriatric Medicine

Year: 2022

Volume: 13

Pages: 1239-1244

Print publication date: 01/12/2022

Online publication date: 29/11/2022

Acceptance date: 08/10/2022

Date deposited: 26/06/2023

ISSN (print): 1878-7649

ISSN (electronic): 1878-7657

Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-022-00706-5

DOI: 10.1007/s41999-022-00706-5

PubMed id: 36445639


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