Contemporary Nursing

Objective To apply evidence-based nursing combined with resistance training in elderly patients with sarcopenia and explore its impact on the skeletal muscle mass index of the limbs and psychological status of the patients. Methods A total of 90 elderly patients with sarcopenia admitted to our hospital from June 2024 to June 2025 were selected and randomly divided into groups. 45 patients in the control group received routine care, and 45 patients in the observation group received evidence-based care combined with resistance training. The intervention results of the two groups were compared. Results Before the intervention, there was no significant difference in the SAS and SDS scores between the two groups (P>0.05). After the intervention, the scores of each group in the observation group were lower (P<0.05). Before the intervention, there was no significant difference in SMI and grip strength between the two groups (P>0.05). After the intervention, SMI and grip strength were greater in the observation group (P<0.05). Before the intervention, there was no significant difference in the POMA scores (balance and gait) between the two groups (P>0.05). After the intervention, the score of the observation group was higher (P<0.05). Conclusion For elderly patients with sarcopenia, the application of evidence-based nursing combined with resistance training can not only improve the psychological status of patients, relieve negative emotions, but also improve the skeletal muscle mass index of the limbs, enhance grip strength and activity ability, and has high application value.

Old age; Sarcopenia; Evidence-based nursing; Resistance training