Degree Name
MS (Master of Science)
Program
Clinical Nutrition
Date of Award
5-2021
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Michelle Lee
Committee Members
Whitney Bignell, Laurie Schroder
Abstract
Sarcopenia is a disease of muscle wasting primarily seen in older adults. Although this term was first coined over three decades ago, there is a lack of consensus on a definition, screening criteria, and treatment protocol for sarcopenia. The primary purpose of this study is to determine whether registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in the United States (U.S.) screen for sarcopenia. Study participants were recruited through a randomized email list and included RDNs throughout the U.S. Respondents completed a survey questioning knowledge of sarcopenia, screening tools and company protocols in place, and the need and desire for sarcopenia education. Data revealed a lack of pre-existing protocols in place, a dissonance of validated and unvalidated screening tools used in practice, and substantial need for sarcopenia education.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Marcom, Madison, "Sarcopenia Screening by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) in the United States (U.S.)" (2021). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 3871. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3871
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.
Included in
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Commons, Human and Clinical Nutrition Commons, Medical Nutrition Commons, Musculoskeletal Diseases Commons, Musculoskeletal, Neural, and Ocular Physiology Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons