Assessing the Impact of Frailty Interventions on Older Patients With Frailty
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: As the global population ages, frailty-marked by diminished physiological reserves and increased vulnerability, poses significant health risks such as falls, hospitalization, and mortality. Exercise therapy, enhancing muscle strength and balance, has shown promise in mitigating frailty's effects, while nursing interventions ensure tailored, comprehensive care. However, the combined impact of these interventions remains underexplored. This study investigates the clinical effectiveness of integrating active exercise with nursing interventions to manage frailty in elderly patients, aiming to improve their physical function and quality of life. Methods: This retrospective study analyzed 100 elderly patients (≥80 years) admitted to our hospital with mild to moderate frailty. Participants were randomly assigned to either a control group (n = 50), receiving a standard exercise program, or an experimental group (n = 50), receiving the same program with personalized interventions under nursing assistance. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Outcome measures included assessing functional mobility, physical dependence in activities of daily living (ADLs), balance, muscle strength, degree of frailty and patient satisfaction with the nursing care. Results: = 0.013). Conclusions: This study demonstrates that combining active exercise with nursing interventions significantly improves physical performance, independence, balance, muscle strength, and reduces frailty in elderly patients. Furthermore, the high levels of patient satisfaction underscore the effectiveness and favorable reception of this intervention. These findings suggest that the implemented interventions can be a valuable approach in improving the overall health and well-being of elderly patients with frailty.
Source: Current Therapeutic Research
Authors: Miaoyu Zhang, Lingling Zhong
Institution: Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province
Language: English
Topic: Frailty in Older Adults
Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,460
OpenAlex ID: W4405317811