Prevalence of geriatric syndromes in frail patients and mortality risks.

ABSTRACT: The prevalence of older people in Russian population increases rapidly. Therefore, the concept of healthy aging is becoming crucial in Russia and all over the world, and thus disability prevention is one aspect of this issue.

Aim

To assess a possible association between geriatric syndromes, comorbidities, and mortality rate among frail patients who receive home medical care in Moscow.

Materials and methods

The study included 450 patients with home medical care provided by the State Budgetary Healthcare Institution "Diagnostic Center No. 3 of the Moscow Health Department" from June 2019 to April 2021. Physical health, functional, cognitive, social and emotional statuses were evaluated by comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). The mortality rate after 1 year was assessed.

SUBMITTER: Tkacheva ON 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10357963 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature