Prevalence and risk factors of frailty in older adults with diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the prevalence of frailty and pre-frailty in older adults with diabetes; and to identify the risk factors associated with frailty in this population.

Design

Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Participants

24,332 people aged 60 years and older with diabetes.

Methods

Six databases were searched (PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China Knowledge Resource Integrated Database, and Chinese Biomedical Database) up to 15 January 2024. Random effects models were used in instances of significant heterogeneity. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression were conducted to identify the potential source of heterogeneity. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Newcastl

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11527323 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature