Accelerated aging in people experiencing homelessness: A rapid review of frailty prevalence and determinants.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older people experiencing homelessness (PEH) are a rapidly growing population at risk of accelerated aging and the early onset of geriatric conditions. One construct that shows promise in predicting age-related decline is frailty. Better understanding the rates and causes of frailty in PEH may improve understanding of its antecedents, thereby facilitating more targeted health and aged care service interventions. The aim of this study was to conduct a rapid review on the prevalence and determinants of frailty in adult PEH.

Methods

We conducted a rapid review of primary research papers studying PEH and frailty or frailty-related concepts.

Results

Fourteen studies were included, which indicate that frailty presents earlier and at higher rates in PEH than com

SUBMITTER: Mantell R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10061143 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature