[Frailty: Concept and Diagnosis]

Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 2024 Jan;149(1-02):30-37. doi: 10.1055/a-2033-4957. Epub 2023 Dec 29.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Frailty increases the older adult's vulnerability to suffer adverse health outcomes. To date, no gold standard for the diagnosis of frailty exists. This article provides an overview of the most relevant frailty instruments and their scope of application.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Frail Elderly
  • Frailty* / diagnosis
  • Humans