What do Brazilian health professionals know about the frailty syndrome? A cross-sectional study.

Wesley Dos Reis Mesquita Natalia Aquaroni Ricci

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2022)

PHC professionals presented little knowledge on the frailty syndrome. Most professionals were unaware of the frailty definition, its assessments for diagnosis and evidence for its treatment. The lack of knowledge on frailty could affect the care provided to older adults in primary care.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
community dwelling
physical activity
palliative care
case report
risk factors
quality improvement
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