Frailty is an evolving concept that is generally defined in biomedical or psychosocial terms. It is not necessarily related to a specific single disease process. Passing by the theories of Selye (1936) on the exhaustion of the General Adaptation Syndrome,until reaching to the studies of Fried (2001) who, firstly, proposed diagnostic criteria for frailty, in this paper are explored different ways to understand this concept, until endeavour to give a possible modern view. The definition of a frailty syndrome characterized by a multi-system reduction in ?reserve capacity? remains widely accepted.

Ferrazzoli, D., Sancesario, G. (2013). Development and significance of the frailty concept in the elderly: a possible modern view. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. DRUG TARGETS, 12(4), 529-531.

Development and significance of the frailty concept in the elderly: a possible modern view

SANCESARIO, GIUSEPPE
2013-06-01

Abstract

Frailty is an evolving concept that is generally defined in biomedical or psychosocial terms. It is not necessarily related to a specific single disease process. Passing by the theories of Selye (1936) on the exhaustion of the General Adaptation Syndrome,until reaching to the studies of Fried (2001) who, firstly, proposed diagnostic criteria for frailty, in this paper are explored different ways to understand this concept, until endeavour to give a possible modern view. The definition of a frailty syndrome characterized by a multi-system reduction in ?reserve capacity? remains widely accepted.
giu-2013
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Rilevanza internazionale
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Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore MED/26 - NEUROLOGIA
English
Aged, 80 and over; Humans; Frail Elderly; Aging; Disabled Persons; Geriatric Assessment
Ferrazzoli, D., Sancesario, G. (2013). Development and significance of the frailty concept in the elderly: a possible modern view. CNS & NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS. DRUG TARGETS, 12(4), 529-531.
Ferrazzoli, D; Sancesario, G
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