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Hace 4 días · Frailty is a complex syndrome defined as “a clinical state in which there is an increase in an individual’s vulnerability for developing increased dependency and mortality when exposed to a stressor.” [] It is associated with adverse outcomes in older people, including falls, hospitalization, dependency, and death [].In Brazil, the prevalence of frailty in non-institutionalized older ...
Hace 2 días · The Clinical Frailty Scale showed a frailty level of 4, albuminemia was 3.8 g/dL, MNA (Mini Nutritional Assessment) score was 12/14, MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) score was 28/30, CGA FI (CGA frailty index) was 0.23, PC-FI (primary care frailty index) was 0.12, calf circumference was 34 cm, and handgrip strength was preserved (28 kg).
Hace 1 día · Fried and other indices or scales for frailty measurements exclusively use the maximum value of the grip strength of the hand as one of the symptoms, but in clinical practice, the geriatrician uses their experience to make quick diagnoses based on the way or the “form” the patient takes on to perform a handshake, that is, how long it lasts in time and how intense it is.
Hace 1 día · The emergence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is marked by a growing trend towards younger individuals, while its developmental trajectory remains shrouded in uncertainty, accompanied by intricate prognostic implications. While frailty and sleep problems often coexist, the relationship between them remains unclear. Hence, this study aims to utilize the National Health and Nutrition ...
Hace 4 días · Frailty can be quantified in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) using different frailty tools, notably the Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS), Secondary Care Administrative Records...
Hace 4 días · Frailty is a critical factor in tailoring medical treatments for older people . By recognizing and measuring frailty, healthcare providers can develop more personalized and effective care plans, ultimately improving health outcomes for older adults.
Hace 2 días · Rapid response systems and MET teams are now recognised as integral components of patient safety measures in health care. While their roles have continued to evolve over the last two decades, most healthcare systems have adopted a model of ICU-led MET teams. We review the current role of ICU-led MET teams within the healthcare ecosystem, including their scope, structure, governance, and ...
