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SynthesisAging clinical and experimental research2023

Social frailty as a predictor of adverse outcomes among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Xin Li, Lan Gao, Yiming Qiu, Tangsheng Zhong, Lufang Zheng, Wei Liu, Guichen Li, Li Chen

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Xin Li *School of Nursing, Jilin University, No. 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2651-7174
Lan Gao *The First Hospital of Jilin University, No.71 Xinmin Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
Yiming QiuSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, No. 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
Tangsheng ZhongSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, No. 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
Lufang ZhengSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, No. 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
Wei LiuSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, No. 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China.
Guichen LiSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, No. 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China. lgc@jlu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3872-5296
Li ChenSchool of Nursing, Jilin University, No. 965 Xinjiang Street, Changchun, 130021, Jilin, China. chenl@jlu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9556-9053

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWith the aging of the population, frailty has attracted much attention, and the social dimension of frailty, namely social frailty, has also attracted attention. Studies have shown that social frailty can bring some adverse effects to the elderly, such as physical and cognitive function.

aimsTo explore the risk of adverse health outcomes in older adults with social frailty compared with older adults with non-social frailty.

methodsFive databases were systematically searched from inception to February 28, 2023. Screening, data extraction and quality assessment were conducted independently by two researchers. The included studies were longitudinal studies of adverse outcomes in community-dwelling socially frail older adults, and the quality of each study was assessed using the Newcastle‒Ottawa Scale.

resultsA total of 15 studies were included based on the inclusion criteria, of which 4 were subjected to meta-analysis. The mean age of the included population ranged from 66.3 to 86.5 years. According to existing research, social frailty was predictive of some adverse outcomes, such as incident disability, depressive symptoms, and reduced neuropsychological function. The meta-analysis showed that social frailty had a significant predictive effect on mortality among older adults [HR = 2.27, (95% CI = 1.03-5.00)].

conclusionIn community-dwelling older adults, social frailty was a predictor of mortality, incident disability, depressive symptoms and other adverse outcomes. Social frailty had a negative impact on older adults, so it was necessary to strengthen the screening of social frailty to reduce the incidence of adverse outcomes.

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FrailtyPersons with DisabilitiesAgedAged, 80 and overCognitionFrail ElderlyHumansIndependent LivingMeta-analysisOlder adultsOutcomeSocial frailtySystematic review

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