Early identification of frailty in older adults in primary care: a study protocol of a longitudinal cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Population ageing increases frailty prevalence, a condition linked to higher disability risk. The Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) model promotes early frailty identification in primary care and integration of health, social, and community services. However, evidence of adaptations of ICOPE models in different contexts is scarce, as is knowledge of health literacy's (HL) role in frailty screening. This study protocol describes a project applying ICOPE indications to identify frail older individuals early, through a multiple-step process (first level screening and second level screening).

Methods

The study has a longitudinal cohort design, including the recruitment of all residents aged 75 years in a defined area in the city of Florence (Italy). During the

SUBMITTER: Milani C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12629027 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature