THE WHO INTEGRATED CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE (ICOPE) FRAMEWORK AND THE ASSOCIATION WITH FRAILTY IN OLDER ADULTS
2024
WHO ICOPE Framework and Frailty in Older Adults
Sample size: 210
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Author Information
Author(s): Chou Wan Yun, Hou Su-I
Primary Institution: University of Central Florida
Hypothesis
How does the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework relate to frailty in older adults?
Conclusion
The study found that mobility loss and depressive symptoms are strongly linked to prefrail and frail conditions in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- 39.0% of participants were categorized as prefrail and 28.6% as frail.
- Mobility loss and depressive symptoms were strongly linked to prefrail and frail conditions.
- Malnutrition and hearing loss were significantly associated with frailty.
Takeaway
This study shows that older people who have trouble moving or feel sad are more likely to be frail, which means they need more help.
Methodology
Cross-sectional study involving older patients who completed a questionnaire assessing intrinsic capacity and frailty.
Limitations
The convenience sampling method may limit generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged 65 and older admitted to a geriatric ward in Taiwan.
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