Multidimensional frailty in elderly emergency department patients: unveiling the prevalence and significance of social frailty.

This research reveals high physical, psychological, and social frailty among older ED patients, especially noting social frailty's prevalence. It highlights the importance for emergency care to adopt holistic care strategies that address older adults' multifaceted health challenges, suggesting a paradigm shift in current healthcare practices to better cater to the multifaceted needs of this vulnerable population.