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ArticleBMC geriatrics2026

Evaluation of the knowledge, perception, and practice of nurses regarding sarcopenia: a descriptive study.

Murad H Taani, Heather Skuble, Charles Antwi-Boasiako, Dawn M Wangler, Christopher J Kerby, Mariam M Kawafha, Suzan AlAbidi, Shaherah Yousef Andargeery

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Murad H TaaniSchool of Nursing, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1921 E. Hartford Ave, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA.
Heather SkubleRush University College of Nursing, 600 S. Paulina, AAC 1080, Chicago, IL, 60612, USA.
Charles Antwi-BoasiakoSchool of Nursing, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1921 E. Hartford Ave, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA.
Dawn M WanglerSchool of Nursing, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1921 E. Hartford Ave, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA.
Christopher J KerbySchool of Nursing, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1921 E. Hartford Ave, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, USA.
Mariam M KawafhaFaculty of Nursing, Yarmouk University, P. O. Box: 566, Irbid, Zip Code: 2116, Jordan.
Suzan AlAbidiCollege of Education, Humanities and Social Science, Al Ain University, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Shaherah Yousef AndargeeryDepartment of Nursing Management and Education, College of Nursing, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, P.O. Box 84428, Riyadh, 11671, Saudi Arabia. syandargeery@pnu.edu.sa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6237-5663

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Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Supporting Project PNURSP2025R447
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSarcopenia contributes to functional decline and adverse outcomes in older adults, yet little is known about nurses' knowledge and practices regarding this condition. This study described nurses' self-perceived knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to sarcopenia.

methodA descriptive, online survey was used to assess 109 nurses regarding sarcopenia.

resultsOver half of the nurses reported limited knowledge of sarcopenia and were unsure whether it is preventable; 15.6% believed it was not preventable. Most had not received recent sarcopenia education (94.5%), were unfamiliar with diagnostic criteria (95.4%), and did not use objective assessment tools (96.3%). Nearly half overestimated the age at which muscle mass and strength begin to decline, and only 4.6% correctly identified sex-specific grip strength cut-offs. Confusion with frailty criteria was common (23.8%).

conclusionFindings 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.

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Clinical CompetenceHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeNursesPerceptionSarcopeniaAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesAwarenessMuscle strengthNursingOlder adultsSarcopenia

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PMCPMC12869959

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