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This study evaluated the prevalence of sarcopenia and malnutrition at admission and related clinical characteristics in geriatric inpatients of a transitional care program.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study and a longitudinal observational study were conducted among geriatric inpatients in a retirement home. Sarcopenia was assessed using the Sarcopenia Definitions and Outcomes Consortium criteria, and nutritional status via the Mini Nutrition Assessment. Patient- and clinician-reported outcome measures, including the Barthel Index, EQ-5D-5\u00a0L, NPRS, HAQ-DI, 10\u00a0m walking test and Timed Up and Go test were collected at admission and discharge (mean stay: 39\u2009\u00b1\u200922 days). In addition, a 3-month post-discharge follow-up telephone interview was conducted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Out of 72 geriatric rehabilitation inpatients (mean age: 84\u2009\u00b1\u20097 years, 83% female), the prevalence of sarcopenia was 80.6%, while 81.2% of patients were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition upon admission. Sarcopenic patients showed reduced health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5\u00a0L;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .05,\n                      <jats:italic>d<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.61), greater hand-grip strength asymmetry (68.6%;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .05), and a trend to have a lower functional ability to perform activities of daily living (HAQ-DI;\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      = .06). The transitional care program improved quality of life, care needs, and mobility (all\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      &lt; .001), independently of sarcopenia or malnutrition status.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study showed a high prevalence of sarcopenia and malnutrition in geriatric transitional care inpatients. 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