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Frailty syndrome in elderly patients is a growing challenge. Nurses can implement key interventions in nutrition, exercise, and medication management to prevent or reverse frailty, improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Nursing Science

Background:

  • Frailty syndrome presents a significant challenge for multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Early frailty assessment in elderly patients is crucial to prevent irreversible decline and disability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify nursing-led interventions for managing frailty within multidisciplinary care plans.
  • To outline nursing strategies for nutrition, polypharmacy, treatment adherence, fall prevention, exercise, and cognitive support.

Main Methods:

  • This article is based on a discussion of current literature.
  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, and Scopus databases.

Main Results:

  • Frailty is preventable and potentially reversible through targeted interventions.
  • Nursing interventions can significantly improve physical abilities, cognitive function, and nutritional status in frail older adults.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing interventions are vital for managing frailty and should be integrated into clinical practice.
  • Healthcare providers, particularly nurses, must recognize and address frailty in elderly patients with tailored therapeutic approaches.