Table 3 Distribution of scores in the knowledge dimension.
a. Yes (1 point) | b. No (0 point) | c. Uncertain (0 point) | |
|---|---|---|---|
1. Have you heard of sarcopenia? | 144(19.1) | 512(68.1) | 96(12.8) |
2. Is maintenance hemodialysis associated with the development of sarcopenia? | 135(18.0) | 41(5.4) | 576(76.6) |
3. Is the occurrence of sarcopenia related to age? | 109(14.5) | 67(8.9) | 576(76.6) |
a. Yes (0 point) | b. No (1 point) | c. Uncertain (0 point) | |
|---|---|---|---|
4. Being overweight reduces the likelihood of developing sarcopenia. | 38(5.1) | 137(18.2) | 577(76.7) |
1 point N (%) | 0 point | ||
|---|---|---|---|
5. Which of the following are early symptoms of sarcopenia? (Multiple choices allowed) | |||
a. Weight loss | 489(65.0) | 263(35.0) | |
b. Difficulty lifting heavy objects | 478(63.6) | 274(36.4) | |
c. Muscle atrophy | 523(69.5) | 229(30.5) | |
d. Mobility issues | 425(56.5) | 327(43.5) | |
e. Increased walking speed | 63(8.4) | 689(91.6) |
a. Yes(1 point) | b. No(0 point) | c. Uncertain(0 point) | |
|---|---|---|---|
6. The diagnosis of sarcopenia encompasses three aspects: muscle mass, muscle strength, and muscle function. | 289(38.4) | 23(3.1) | 440(58.5) |
7. Sarcopenia has which of the following risks? (Multiple choices allowed) | |||
a. Falling | 537(71.4) | 215(28.6) | |
b. Disability | 363(48.3) | 389(51.7) | |
c. Cardiovascular diseases | 376(50.0) | 376(50.0) | |
d. Immune system weakening | 450(59.8) | 302(40.2) | |
e. Inability to live independently | 482(64.1) | 270(35.9) | |
a. Yes(0 point) | b. No(1 point) | c. Uncertain(0 point) | |
8. Is sarcopenia caused by malnutrition? | 151(20.1) | 106(14.1) | 495(65.8) |
a. Yes (1 point) | b. No (0 point) | c. Uncertain (0 point) | |
|---|---|---|---|
9. Can daily intake of sufficient nutrition prevent sarcopenia? | 271(36.0) | 49(6.5) | 432(57.5) |
10. When the regular food supply cannot meet the patient’s nutritional needs, nutritional interventions such as oral nutritional supplements can be administered. | 350(46.5) | 23(3.1) | 379(50.4) |
11. Is prolonged sitting inadvisable for patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis? | 293(39.0) | 63(8.4) | 396(52.6) |
12. Can appropriate exercise prevent sarcopenia? | 396(52.7) | 13(1.7) | 343(45.6) |
