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Frailty and frailty screening: A qualitative study to elicit perspectives of people living with HIV and their healthcare professionals

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People living with HIV are an ageing population with an increasing prevalence of frailty. Management of frailty requires assessment, communication and information sharing with patients. However, evidence regarding the meaning… Click to show full abstract

People living with HIV are an ageing population with an increasing prevalence of frailty. Management of frailty requires assessment, communication and information sharing with patients. However, evidence regarding the meaning of frailty for this population, and the acceptability of frailty screening, is limited. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of older people living with HIV and HIV professionals towards frailty and routine screening for frailty.

Keywords: living hiv; frailty screening; people living; study; frailty

Journal Title: HIV Medicine
Year Published: 2022

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