Frailty and hospitalization-associated disability after pneumonia: A prospective cohort study.

Chan Mi ParkWonsock KimHye Chang RhimEun Sik LeeJong Hun KimKyung Hwan ChoDae Hyun Kim

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2021)

Older adults with frailty experience high rates of death or functional decline in 30 days of pneumonia hospitalization, regardless of the pneumonia severity. These results underscore the importance of frailty assessment in the acute care setting.

Keyphrases

acute care
community dwelling
multiple sclerosis
community acquired pneumonia
respiratory failure
physical activity
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome