Does frailty status predict outcome in major trauma in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Introduction

The incidence of major trauma in older people is increasing. Frailty is likely to be a factor that influences the outcomes of trauma. We conducted a systematic review aiming to investigate whether frailty affects major trauma outcomes in older people and whether it is more predictive than age.

Methods

Observational studies investigating frailty, major trauma severity and outcomes were eligible. We searched electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE, PubMed, Ovid EMBASE and CINAHL) from 2010 to 01 January 2023. We used Joanna Briggs Institute software to assess the risk of bias and conduct meta-analyses of the relationships between frailty status and outcomes. We used a narrative synthesis to compare the predictive value of frailty and age.

Results

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10226729 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature