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The lived experience of frailty: beyond classification and towards a holistic understanding of health.

Chenhui ChenhuichenAisling M O'HalloranDeirdre LangRose Anne KennyRomán Romero Ortuño
Published in: European geriatric medicine (2024)
This study underscores the need to comprehend frailty holistically beyond its mere identification. It challenges the prevailing belief that frailty inevitably leads to impaired quality of life and limited social engagement. The findings advocate for a reassessment of how both the general public and healthcare professionals perceive frailty.
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