Associated factors of frailty among community-dwelling older adults with multimorbidity from a health ecological perspective: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the global aging process accelerates, the older population is increasing annually, with the majority suffering from one or more chronic diseases. Due to the influence of chronic disease comorbidity, frailty among the older is widespread. Therefore, early identification of frailty in older adults with comorbidities from a comprehensive perspective, along with proactive measures for prevention and timely intervention, becomes an inevitable requirement for healthy aging. This study aimed to identify the entry point of frailty management in the older with multimorbidity in the community and clarify the focus of frailty management.

Methods

A national cross-sectional survey of 1056 older adults with comorbidities in 148 cities across China was conducted. Frailty was

SUBMITTER: Che Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907925 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature