Pre-Frailty and Frailty in Dialysis and Pre-Dialysis Patients: A Systematic Review of Clinical and Biochemical Markers

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2021

Autores

Pereira, A (Autor) Outra; Midao, L (Autor) Outra; Almada, M (Autor) Outra; Costa, E (Autor) FFUP

Revista

Título: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Vol. 18 Nº 5

Página Final: 9579

ISSN: 1661-7827

Editora: MDPI

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 3 Citações

Scopus - 3 Citações

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-00V-E2K

DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18189579

Abstract (EN): Patients under dialysis are known to be more vulnerable to frailty, a dynamic geriatric syndrome defined as a state of vulnerability to stressors, due to numerous metabolic changes. With rise of life expectancy globally, it is important to understand the complexity of the pathophysiology of frailty and identify possible markers that can help with the prognosis and diagnosis of frailty. The aim of this systematic review is to give an overview of the knowledge regarding clinical and biochemical markers associated with pre-frailty and frailty in dialysis and pre-dialysis patients. In November 2020, PubMed, Embase and Web of Science were searched. Studies regarding biomarkers associated with (pre-)frailty in (pre-)dialysis patients were included. This systematic review identified clinical and biochemical markers in pre-frail and frail patients under dialysis or pre-dialysis published in the literature. This study shows that more investigation is necessary to identify markers that can differentiate these processes to be used as a diagnostic and prognostic tool in routine care and management of geriatric needs. Interventions that can improve health outcomes in pre-frail and frail older adults under dialysis or pre-dialysis are essential to improve not only the individual's quality of life but also to reduce the burden to the health systems.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 14