Clinical implications of frailty assessed in hospitalized patients with acute-exacerbation of interstitial lung disease.

Marine Van Hollebeke Karan L Chohan Colin J AdamsJolene H FisherShane ShaperaLee FidlerEwan C GoligherTereza MartinuLisa WickersonSunita MathurLianne G SingerW Darlene Reid Dmitry Rozenberg

Published in: Chronic respiratory disease (2024)

Frailty was associated with reduced exercise capacity, increased comorbidities and hospital complications. Identifying frailty may highlight those requiring additional multidisciplinary support, but further study is needed to explore whether frailty is modifiable with AE-ILD.

Keyphrases

interstitial lung disease
systemic sclerosis
community dwelling
rheumatoid arthritis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
healthcare
risk factors
high intensity
emergency department
resistance training
acute care