Frailty Impact on Kidney Transplantation in Older People.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Kidney transplantation (KT) is increasing in older people. This cohort are vulnerable to frailty, which affects KT outcomes. This study investigated the impact of frailty on quality of life (QoL) and clinical outcomes in older KT candidates and recipients, improving understanding in this population specifically.

Methods

KT in Older People (KTOP): Impact of Frailty on Outcomes was a prospective, single-center, longitudinal, observational study. Older people (aged ≥ 60 years) listed for KT were recruited. Frailty was assessed using the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS). Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were evaluated using validated questionnaires. Waitlist and KT clinical outcomes were recorded. Descriptive, comparative, and mixed-effect analyses were used to determine

SUBMITTER: Thind AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12640073 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature