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Published on: July 24, 2013

Frailty: an indication for palliative care.

Barbara M Raudonis¹, Kathryn Daniel

¹College of Nursing, Universityof Texas, Arlington, TX, USA.

Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)

|October 21, 2010

Summary

Chronological age does not solely determine an older adult's frailty. Palliative care, delivered by an interdisciplinary team, can significantly improve the quality of life for frail older adults.

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Palliative Care
Geriatric Nursing

Background:

Chronological age is an insufficient predictor of an older adult's vulnerability or frailty.
Frailty significantly impacts the quality of life for older adults.
Palliative care principles are applicable across various illness trajectories for comprehensive, person-centered care.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a conceptual overview of frailty in older adults.
To describe the clinical presentation and management of frailty.
To highlight the role of palliative care as an intervention for improving quality of life in frail older adults.

Main Methods:

Conceptual overview and literature review on frailty.
Description of clinical presentation and treatment options for frailty.

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Frailty requires comprehensive assessment beyond chronological age.
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