56 SARCOPENIA SCREENING FOR INDEPENDENTLY MOBILE STROKE PATIENTS IN AN ACUTE HOSPITAL SETTING

Abstract Background Sarcopenia appears to be under-assessed and under-treated in the stroke population. It has been suggested by EWGSOP2 criteria, that if there is a clinical suspicion of sarcopenia, an intervention for this appropriate. In order establish need independent population audit prevalence sarcopenia independently mobile patients was completed. Methods An excel spreadsheet compiled convenient sample who were post stroke. Their grip strength five times sit stand audited along with patient’s age sex. This information then used assess risk as per guidelines. Results Fifteen assessed, all whom or without aid admission primary diagnosis acute ranged from 64 86. Of these 93% deemed likely have based on their assessment. measurements time taken complete stands. These signs indicate low muscle sarcopenia. Conclusion Currently no provided relation physiotherapy department. indicates currently unmet may benefit address significant issue.