A prospective, multicentre study to assess frailty in elderly patients with leg ulcers (GERAS study).

Nadja E Zorge Eveline R Y Scheerders Koen Dudink Christian Oudshoorn Harmke A Polinder-Bos Rick Waalboer-SpuijPeter M SchlejenCatherine van Montfrans

Published in: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV (2022)

The majority of patients suffering from leg ulcers in this study was frail. The highest frailty prevalence was observed in the academic and homecare ulcer populations. The largest impaired quality of life was reported in the academic ulcer population. In dermatology practice, implementing frailty screening and initiating appropriate (paramedical) supportive care should be considered to improve patient outcomes.

Keyphrases

healthcare
community dwelling
end stage renal disease
primary care
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
risk factors
peritoneal dialysis
chronic pain
genetic diversity