Progress on frailty and older patients with rheumatic diseases
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2025.03.022
- VernacularTitle:老年风湿病与衰弱研究进展
- Author:
Xiuping WU
1
;
Yini KE
;
Jin LIN
Author Information
1. 绍兴文理学院附属医院老年医学科，绍兴 312000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Frailty;
Rheumatic diseases
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2025;44(3):372-377
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The prevalence of rheumatic diseases among elderly patients is on the rise.These patients often exhibit frailty, which is significantly associated with an increased risk of falls, disability, hospitalization, and mortality.In this review, we discussed the concept of frailty, its pathogenesis, and the assessment tools available for evaluating it, as well as the relationship between frailty and rheumatic diseases in elderly patients.Our aim is to enhance the understanding of frailty, promote effective management of rheumatic diseases, and reduce the incidence of adverse events.
