A transitional care program in a technologically monitored in‐hospital facility reduces the length of hospital stay and improves multidimensional frailty in older patients: a Randomized Clinical Trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-024-02821-8
Abstract: Background Longer length of hospital stay (LOS) negatively affects the organizational efficiency of public health systems and both clinical and functional aspects of older patients. Data on the effects of transitional care programs based on… read more here.
Keywords: transitional care; older patients; program; multidimensional frailty ... See more keywords
Validation of Abbreviated Form of the Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI): The BRIEF-MPI Project
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DOI: 10.2147/cia.s355801
Abstract: Purpose To screen multidimensional frailty in older people, using a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) tool such as the multidimensional prognostic index (MPI), is a public health priority. Unfortunately, the screening tools available are not able… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; multidimensional frailty; mpi; brief mpi ... See more keywords
“Ageism” Is Associated With Self-Reported Multidimensional Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Subjects: A Population-Based Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.734636
Abstract: Ageism is a stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination against people, based on age. Ageism may impact the quality of life and the care of older people, a problem that can be greater when the older person… read more here.
Keywords: multidimensional frailty; community dwelling; dwelling older; ageism ... See more keywords
Multidimensional Frailty and Lifestyles of Community-Dwelling Older Portuguese Adults
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192214723
Abstract: (1) Background: Lifestyles are referred to as conditioning factors for the frailty of older adults. However, there are few studies that explore its association. The objective of the present study is to analyze the association… read more here.
Keywords: health; older adults; multidimensional frailty; community ... See more keywords
Multidimensional Frailty and Vaccinations in Older People: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10040555
Abstract: It is known that influenza, herpes zoster, pneumococcal and pertussis infections may increase morbidity and mortality in older people. Vaccinations against these pathogens are effective in older adults. Frailty seems to be an important determinant… read more here.
Keywords: vaccination; multidimensional frailty; vaccination status; older people ... See more keywords