Influence of demographic, clinical variables and fatigue severity on quality of life, elderly population with sarcopenia

Elderly participants visiting the tertiary care hospital will be screened for sarcopenia based on clinical criteria. After obtaining informed consent, demographic details such as age, gender, education, and clinical history will be collected. Participants will then undergo a series of physical assessments including handgrip strength (HGS), calf girth (CG), and timed up-and-go (TUG) tests. Additional assessments will include the Chair Stand Test (CST) to evaluate lower body strength, the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) to measure fatigue levels, and a standardized Quality of Life (QoL) questionnaire. Based on their FSS scores, participants will be categorized into mild and severe fatigue groups, and corresponding QoL outcomes will be analyzed to determine the influence of fatigue severity and clinical-demographic factors on quality of life in elderly individuals with sarcopenia