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Ruth Caldeira de Melo1, Carina Junqueira Cervato1, Ivan Aprahamian2
1School of Arts, Sciences and Humanities, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
JBI Evidence Synthesis
|August 20, 2020
Summary
This review examines how healthcare professionals in Brazil identify and manage frailty in older adults. Understanding current practices is crucial for addressing the challenges posed by Brazil's aging population and increasing frailty rates.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Brazil faces challenges in sustaining healthcare for its rapidly aging population, with frailty exacerbating this issue.
- Identifying, measuring, categorizing, and managing frailty in older adults is critical for developing effective healthcare strategies in Brazil.
Purpose of the Study:
- To scope the existing evidence on the identification and management of frailty in older adults by researchers, health, and social care professionals in Brazil.
- To inform the development of a comprehensive response to the growing healthcare needs of frail older individuals in Brazil.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review of indexed and gray literature in English or Portuguese from 2001 to the present.
- Inclusion of studies involving older Brazilian adults (≥60 years) from various settings, assessing frailty (tools, scales, measures), and/or interventions.
- Consideration of all study designs and relevant national policies for older people.
Main Results:
- Data extraction using a customized form.
- Independent screening by two reviewers, with a third reviewer for disagreements.
- Presentation of results in tabular form with a narrative summary.
Conclusions:
- The review will provide a comprehensive overview of current frailty identification and management practices in Brazil.
- Findings will highlight gaps in the evidence and inform future research and policy development.
- This evidence base is essential for improving care for frail older adults in Brazil.
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