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Development of a frailty framework among vulnerable populations
Benissa E Salem1, Adeline Nyamathi, Linda R Phillips
1UCLA School of Nursing, Los Angeles, California (Drs Salem, Nyamathi, Phillips, Mentes, and Brecht) and Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California (Dr Sarkisian).
ANS. Advances in Nursing Science
|January 29, 2014
Summary
A new Frailty Framework for Vulnerable Populations identifies factors contributing to physical, psychological, and social frailty. This research addresses a critical gap in understanding frailty in hard-to-reach populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Frailty is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations.
- Existing research lacks a comprehensive framework to guide the study of frailty in these specific groups.
Observation:
- The Frailty Framework for Vulnerable Populations was developed through empirical research and expert consultation.
- This framework aims to characterize the multifaceted antecedents of frailty.
Findings:
- Identified antecedents include situational, health-related, behavioral, resource, biological, and environmental factors.
- These factors contribute to physical, psychological, and social frailty domains.
- The interplay of these factors impacts adverse health outcomes in vulnerable individuals.
Implications:
- Provides a structured approach for researchers studying frailty in hard-to-reach populations.
- Enhances understanding of frailty's complex nature in aging vulnerable groups.
- Informs the development of targeted nursing interventions to mitigate frailty's impact.
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