Abstract:

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship of osteosarkopenic obesity (OSO) with fragility, balance, fatigue, depression and quality of life in the geriatric population. Tools and methods: In the study, the body mass index (BMI) >30 kg/m2 was included 40 women over the age of 65 who received the diagnosis of OSO after double-energy X-ray absorbtions and muscle strength measurements. The demographic characteristics of patients were recorded and the vulnerability, muscle strength, mobility, balance, fatigue, depression and quality of life parameters were assessed by surveys. Results: The average age of 40 female patients in the study was 70,72±5,27, and the BMI average was 35,51±4,83. The body fat percentage was an average of 48.48±4.84, and the Edmonton vulnerability scale score was an average of 7.40±3.33. There was no significant correlation between the clinical parameters and the BCI. A statistically meaningful correlation between patient body fat percentages and vulnerability, fatigue and depression in the positive direction (r=0,813, r=0,792, r=0,538), fat percentages and muscle strength and balance in the negative direction (r=-0,420, r=-0,771) was found. Result: Patients with OSO in the Geriatric population have increased their levels of vulnerability, fatigue and depression, and their balance and quality of life have been deteriorated. In the diagnosis of OSO, it was also stated that the BCI alone is not meaningful, the fat percentage is more meaningful over clinical parameters. Creating awareness of OSO, especially in the geriatric population, is an important step to take for healthy aging.

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