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Failure to thrive: paradigm for the frail elder.

B Berkman, L W Foster, E Campion

    The Gerontologist
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Failure to thrive (FTT) in elderly patients is diagnosed when their ability to manage daily life and multisystem diseases significantly declines, becoming unresponsive to interventions. This study clarifies the clinical picture of FTT in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Failure to thrive (FTT) is a complex geriatric syndrome characterized by diminished function and health.
    • Understanding the specific clinical manifestations of FTT is crucial for effective geriatric care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To clarify the clinical picture of failure to thrive (FTT) in elderly inpatients.
    • To identify key indicators associated with FTT diagnosis in the geriatric population.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective study design.
    • Involved analysis of 82 elderly inpatients diagnosed with failure to thrive (FTT).
    • Utilized standardized questionnaires to abstract data from medical charts.

    Main Results:

    • FTT diagnosis in the elderly is associated with a remarkable decline in functional ability.
    • Patients with FTT exhibit diminished capacity to live with multisystem diseases and manage their care.
    • The condition is characterized by a lack of responsiveness to standard healthcare interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Failure to thrive (FTT) represents a significant loss of functional independence in elderly individuals.
    • Effective management strategies for FTT require a comprehensive understanding of its clinical presentation.
    • Further research is warranted to explore interventions for FTT in geriatric patients.

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