Current review of the SarQoL®: a health-related quality of life questionnaire specific to sarcopenia

Charlotte Beaudart, Jean Yves Reginster, Anton Geerinck, Médéa Locquet, Olivier Bruyère

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Abstract

Introduction: Sarcopenia, defined by a progressive and generalized loss of muscle mass and muscle function, is associated with many harmful clinical consequences. Several studies have reported the impact of sarcopenia on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) using generic quality of life (QoL) questionnaires. The results of these observational studies are quite heterogenous. Indeed, generic tools may not be able to detect subtle effects of sarcopenia on QoL. Recently, a sarcopenia-specific HRQoL questionnaire was developed and validated in a population of sarcopenic subjects to more accurately assess the impact of sarcopenia on QoL. Areas covered: The purpose of this review is to present evidence regarding the impact of sarcopenia on QoL and to introduce a new specific HRQoL questionnaire, the SarQoL®. Expert commentary: The self-administered SarQoL®, initially developed in French, comprises 55 items translated into 22 questions. The questionnaire has been shown to be understandable, valid, consistent, and reliable and can therefore be recommended for clinical and research purposes. The questionnaire is now available in 11 different languages with another 20 translations in progress. The instrument’s sensitivity to change still needs to be assessed in future longitudinal studies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)335-341
Number of pages7
JournalExpert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research
Volume17
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Jul 2017
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • muscle function
  • Muscle impairments
  • quality of life assessment
  • sarcopenia
  • specific questionnaire

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