Exploring geriatricians' perspectives on aging biomarkers: A reflexive thematic analysis

Lieke Kuiper1, Roy Helthuis2, Harmke Polinder-Bos3

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Center for Prevention, Lifestyle and Health, National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands.

Maturitas
|May 20, 2025
PubMed
Summary

Geriatricians see potential for aging biomarkers to aid in patient assessment but stress the need for reliable, actionable tools. Successful integration requires collaboration between researchers and clinicians to meet the complex needs of geriatric medicine.

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