How do the factors associated with frailty change with sex? An exploratory network analysis.

Daniel Eduardo da Cunha LemeAnita Liberalesso NeriAndré Fattori

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2021)

Network analysis showed that different factors are associated with frailty for each sex. The findings suggest that different strategies for dealing with frailty should be adopted for men and women so that care and prevention efforts can be directed appropriately.

Keyphrases

network analysis
community dwelling
quality improvement
healthcare
palliative care
pain management
health insurance