The accuracy of bioelectric impedance analysis in assessing fat free mass in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Higgins S
Record ID 32004000412
English
Authors' objectives:
This aim of this report was to assess whether in patients with chronic obstructive airways disease (COPD), bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA) is a valid measure of fat free mass (FFM).
Authors' recommendations:
The study appraised was appropriate to answer the question posed. In this study, compared to DEXA, BIA had a sensitivity of 86% and a specificity of 88% in detecting nutritional depletion (defined as FFMI2 <=15 for females or <=16 for males). These values imply BIA will detect 86% of patients who are nutritionally depleted, and correctly identify 88% of those patients who are not nutritionally depleted. There were significant differences between BIA and skin fold arthropometry (SFA). Further, there were differences in the accuracy of both tests between sexes. Insufficient information was provided to enable calculation of sensitivity and specificity for men and women separately.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/healthservices/cce/evidence/
Year Published:
2004
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Adipose Tissue
- Body Composition
- Electric Impedance
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Contact
Organisation Name:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness
Contact Address:
Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Block E, Monash Medical Centre, Locked Bag 29, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia. Tel: +61 3 9594 7505; Fax: +61 3 9594 7552.
Contact Name:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Contact Email:
cce@med.monash.edu.au.
Copyright:
Centre for Clinical Effectiveness (CCE)
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