The impact of interventions on management of frailty in hospitalized frail older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the most challenging issues for the elderly population is the clinical state of frailty. Frailty is defined as a cumulative decline across psychological, physical, and social functioning. Hospitalization is one of the most stressful events for older people who are becoming frail. The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of interventions focused on management of frailty in hospitalized frail older adults.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis of research was conducted using the Medline, Embase, Cochrane, ProQuest, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Web of Science electronic databases for papers published between 2000 and 2019. Randomized controlled studies were included that were aimed at the management of frailty in hospitalized older adults.

SUBMITTER: Rezaei-Shahsavarloo Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7712609 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature