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Ageing, clinical complexity, and exercise therapy: a multidimensional approach.

Salvatore Corrao^1,2, Dario Cerasola^3,4, Daniela Lucini^5,6

¹Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

|January 21, 2025

Summary

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Regular physical activity combats ageing-related decline and frailty in older adults. A comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach is vital for managing complex elderly patients and improving their quality of life.

Keywords:

active ageing ageing clinical complexity exercise therapy multidimensional approach physical exercise

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Area of Science:

Gerontology and Public Health

Background:

Ageing involves progressive physiological decline, leading to frailty, disability, and increased risk of chronic diseases.
Sedentary lifestyles exacerbate age-related health issues, impacting cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, and osteoarticular systems.
Effective management of ageing requires addressing clinical complexity and integrating health and social services.

Purpose of the Study:

To emphasize the necessity of a multidimensional, multiprofessional approach for evaluating and managing complex elderly patients.
To highlight the role of personalized motor training programs in improving functional outcomes.
To advocate for integrated care models that bridge hospital and community services for post-care follow-up.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on ageing, frailty, physical activity, and integrated healthcare models.
Emphasis on multiprofessional assessment including comorbidities, sarcopenia, nutritional status, and functional capacity.
Discussion of personalized motor training program design and implementation.

Main Results:

Physical activity is a key factor in reducing chronic disease risk and functional limitations in older adults.
A multidimensional assessment is crucial for classifying and managing complex elderly patients.
Personalized exercise programs can enhance motor, metabolic, cardiovascular, and respiratory functions.

Conclusions:

A multiprofessional, multidimensional strategy is essential for optimizing care for frail elderly individuals.
Integrated hospital-community care programs are vital for sustained patient well-being post-treatment.
Promoting physical activity and tailored interventions can significantly improve health outcomes in ageing populations.