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FRAILTY SYNDROME AND FRACTURE RISK: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Michael Lin , Professor, Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taiwan, China

Abstract

Frailty syndrome is increasingly recognized as a significant predictor of adverse health outcomes in older adults, including an increased risk of fractures. This systematic review aims to comprehensively analyze the existing literature on the association between frailty syndrome and fracture risk. A systematic search was conducted across major electronic databases for studies published up to [insert date]. Eligible studies were selected based on predefined inclusion criteria, including cohort studies, case-control studies, and randomized controlled trials that investigated frailty syndrome and its relationship with fractures in older populations. Key outcomes assessed included fracture incidence, fracture types, and mechanisms linking frailty to fractures.

 

Keywords

Frailty syndrome, Fracture risk, Older adults

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FRAILTY SYNDROME AND FRACTURE RISK: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW . (2024). International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 4(01), 13-17. https://doi.org/10.55640/