Association of frailty with outcomes in individuals with COVID-19: A living review and meta-analysis.

Flavia DumitrascuKarina E BranjeEmily S HladkowiczManoj LaluDaniel I McIsaac

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2021)

Frailty is associated with a substantial increase in mortality risk in COVID-19 patients, even after adjustment. Delirium risk is also increased. Frailty assessment may help to guide prognosis and individualized care planning, but data relating frailty status to patient-reported outcomes are urgently needed to provide a more comprehensive overview of outcomes relevant to older adults.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
community dwelling
sars cov
coronavirus disease
healthcare
palliative care
physical activity
cardiac surgery
type diabetes
quality improvement
electronic health record
metabolic syndrome
big data
adipose tissue
weight loss
acute kidney injury
skeletal muscle