Do lifestyle measures to counter COVID-19 affect frailty rates in elderly community dwelling? Protocol for cross-sectional and cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Local activities that functioned to prevent frailty in the elderly have been suspended or reduced as a countermeasure against COVID-19. As a result, frailty rates are expected to increase, and frailty is expected to worsen as a secondary problem associated with COVID-19 countermeasures. Therefore, this study aims to determine the extent of frailty in the elderly associated with lifestyle changes implemented as COVID-19 countermeasures, to ascertain actual lifestyle changes and clarify the existence of Corona-Frailty. We will also conduct Corona-Frailty screening to verify the effect of support provided as feedback to supporters of the elderly.

Methods and analysis

The survey target area is Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Phase I aims to verify the short-

SUBMITTER: Shinohara T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7554407 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature