The impact of interventions on management of frailty in hospitalized frail older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The impact of interventions on management of frailty in hospitalized frail older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background One of the most challenging issues for the elderly population is the clinical state of frailty. Frailty is defined as a cumulative decline across psychological, physical, and social functioning. Hospitalization is one of the most stressful events for older people who are becoming...

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Main Authors: Zahra Rezaei-Shahsavarloo, Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh, Robbert J. J. Gobbens, Abbas Ebadi, Gholamreza Ghaedamini Harouni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Frailty
Hospitalization
Frail elderly
Intervention
Systematic review; meta-analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01935-8

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