To Be Frail or Not to Be Frail: This Is the Question—A Critical Narrative Review of Frailty
Salvatore Sciacchitano,
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Valeria Carola,
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Giampaolo Nicolais
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et al.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 721 - 721
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
Many
factors
have
contributed
to
rendering
frailty
an
emerging,
relevant,
and
very
popular
concept.
First,
many
pandemics
that
affected
humanity
in
history,
including
COVID-19,
most
recently,
had
more
severe
effects
on
frail
people
compared
non-frail
ones.
Second,
the
increase
human
life
expectancy
observed
developed
countries,
Italy
has
led
a
rise
percentage
of
older
population
is
likely
be
frail,
which
why
much
common
concern
among
geriatricians
other
various
health-care
professionals.
Third,
stratification
according
occurrence
degree
allows
healthcare
decision
makers
adequately
plan
for
allocation
available
professional
economic
resources.
Since
considered
fully
preventable,
there
are
relevant
consequences
terms
potential
benefits
both
clinical
outcome
costs.
Frailty
becoming
popular,
pervasive,
almost
omnipresent
concept
different
contexts,
medicine,
physical
health,
lifestyle
behavior,
mental
health
policy,
socio-economic
planning
sciences.
The
emergence
new
“science
frailty”
been
recently
acknowledged.
However,
still
debate
exact
definition
frailty,
pathogenic
mechanisms
involved,
appropriate
method
assess
consequently,
who
should
frail.
This
narrative
review
aims
analyze
from
aspects
points
view,
with
special
focus
proposed
mechanisms,
assessment
emerging
role
biomarkers
early
recognition
particularly
mitochondria.
According
extensive
literature
this
topic,
it
clear
complex
syndrome,
involving
domains
affecting
multiple
physiological
systems.
Therefore,
its
management
directed
towards
comprehensive
multifaceted
holistic
approach
personalized
intervention
strategy
slow
down
progression
or
even
completely
reverse
course
condition.
Language: Английский
Machine Learning Applications in Sarcopenia Detection and Management: A Comprehensive Survey
Healthcare,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(18), P. 2483 - 2483
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
This
extensive
review
examines
sarcopenia,
a
condition
characterized
by
loss
of
muscle
mass,
stamina,
and
physical
performance,
with
particular
emphasis
on
its
detection
management
using
contemporary
technologies.
It
highlights
the
lack
global
agreement
or
standardization
regarding
definition
sarcopenia
various
techniques
used
to
measure
performance.
The
distinctive
criteria
employed
European
Working
Group
Sarcopenia
in
Older
People
(EWGSOP)
Asian
for
(AWGSOP)
diagnosing
are
examined,
emphasizing
potential
obstacles
comparing
research
results
across
studies.
paper
delves
into
use
machine
learning
diagnosis,
noting
challenges
such
as
data
accessibility,
imbalance,
feature
selection.
suggests
that
wearable
devices,
like
activity
trackers
smartwatches,
could
offer
valuable
insights
progression
aid
individuals
monitoring
managing
their
condition.
Additionally,
investigates
blockchain
technology
edge
computing
healthcare
storage,
discussing
models
systems
leverage
these
technologies
secure
patient
privacy
enhance
personal
health
information
management.
However,
it
acknowledges
limitations
systems,
including
inefficiencies
handling
large
volumes
medical
dynamic
selection
capability.
In
conclusion,
provides
comprehensive
summary
current
research,
modern
enhancing
while
also
highlighting
need
further
address
standardization,
management,
effective
use.
Language: Английский
Digital Health Technology Use Among Older Adults: Exploring the Impact of Frailty on Utilization, Purpose, and Satisfaction in Korea
Journal of Korean Medical Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
39(1)
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
The
importance
of
digital
technology
is
increasing
among
older
adults.
In
this
study,
the
health
utilization
status,
purpose,
and
satisfaction
adults
were
investigated
according
to
frailty.
Language: Английский
Effects of digital-based interventions on the outcomes of the eligibility criteria for sarcopenia in healthy older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ageing Research Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 102663 - 102663
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Digital intervention for active aging: design of a web application for older adults
Gamification and Augmented Reality.,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2, P. 46 - 46
Published: July 21, 2024
Population
aging
is
accelerating
globally,
with
the
population
of
people
over
60
expected
to
double
by
2050,
reaching
2.1
billions.
This
phenomenon,
together
increased
longevity
due
advances
in
salud,
education
and
reduced
fertility
rates,
presents
unique
challenges
opportunities
for
society.
Against
this
backdrop,
design
digital
interventions
that
promote
active
healthy
becomes
a
priority.
work
proposes
initial
development
web
application
aimed
at
supporting
memory
older
adults,
applying
holistic
approach
integrates
knowledge
from
various
disciplines.
The
based
on
principles
accessibility,
usability
user-centered
design,
seeking
not
only
improve
cognition,
but
also
offer
tool
facilitates
social
inclusion
improves
quality
life
adults.
By
focusing
accessibility
inclusive
project
contributes
directly
technological
intervention
strategies
field
aging,
marking
step
forward
solutions
respond
effectively
needs
growing
population.
Language: Английский