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Changing the way "we" view and talk about frailty…
Caroline Nicholson1, Adam Lee Gordon2, Anthea Tinker3
1Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, London, UK.
Age and Ageing
|December 10, 2016
Summary
Understanding frailty requires considering perspectives beyond medicine, especially from older adults themselves. Integrating these views is key to optimizing health and well-being for the aging population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Frailty is primarily understood through a medical lens.
- This perspective may limit comprehensive approaches to aging well.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore diverse perceptions of frailty.
- To advocate for a broader conceptual framework for frailty.
Main Methods:
- Commentary based on stakeholder perspectives.
- Analysis of medically-driven frailty concepts.
Main Results:
- Older adults' views on frailty differ from medical definitions.
- A wider framework is needed to fully utilize frailty as a concept.
Conclusions:
- Integrating non-medical perspectives enhances frailty research.
- A holistic approach is crucial for optimizing older adults' health and well-being.
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