Characteristics of frailty prevention interventions addressed to robust and pre-frail older adults: A scope review

This scoping review aimed to map studies and interventions focused on the prevention of frailty among robust and pre-frail older adults, as described in the literature from 2018 to 2023, and to identify which strategies are currently being implemented or recommended.

Five databases were searched for articles and reviews published between 2018 and 2023, in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Only full-text studies were included. Additionally, gray literature was explored through a supplementary search.

A total of 3416 records were initially identified, of which 19 studies met the inclusion criteria.

The review highlights the effectiveness of multicomponent interventions. The inclusion of educational components suggests a growing emphasis on comprehensive strategies that address physical, nutritional, and psychosocial domains. These findings underscore the importance of early, personalized interventions during the transition from robustness to pre-frailty, with the goal of enhancing functional capacity and preventing the progression to frailty.