The Development of a Care Model for Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Adults: Participatory Action Research.
Background/Problem: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is characterized by significant muscle loss combined with obesity, and it is mostly prevalent among older adults. Consequences include a heightened incidence of falls and a greater susceptibility to non-communicable diseases. Thailand currently lacks a car...
| Published in: | Nursing Reports Vol. 15; no. 10; pp. 357 - 371 |
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