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SynthesisBMC nephrology2025

Prevalence and influencing factors of cognitive frailty in Chinese maintenance hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Xinghong Wei, Junjie Peng, Renjie Chang, Qin Liu

Abstract readSystematic ReviewMeta-Analysis
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Synthesis in BMC nephrology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  2. The relationship between pain catastrophizing and cognitive frailty in patients with lumbar disc herniation mediated by sleep quality: the regulatory effect of emotions- a retrospective study.European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Xinghong Wei *School of Nursing, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650500, China.
Junjie Peng *School of Nursing, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650500, China.
Renjie ChangDigestive Endoscopy Center, Department of Spleen and Gastroenterology, Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650021, China.
Qin LiuSchool of Nursing, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, 650500, China. 1600474773@qq.com.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveChronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a major challenge in global public health, and China has one of the heaviest burdens of CKD in the world, approximately 89.5% of patients require hemodialysis. Cognitive frailty (CF) is a condition characterized by physical frailty and cognitive impairment while excluding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. CF is associated with adverse clinical outcomes, including hospitalization, disability, and increased mortality. The purpose of this study was to explore the prevalence and influencing factors of CF in Chinese maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients through systematic review and meta-analysis.

methodsWe searched PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, EMBASE, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang Database, Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP) and Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM) for epidemiological data on CF in Chinese patients undergoing MHD from inception to December 2024. A random-effects model was used to estimate the overall prevalence of CF in Chinese patients undergoing MHD. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were used to estimate factors associated with CF in Chinese patients undergoing MHD. Stata 15.0 software was used to conduct systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and influencing factors of CF in Chinese patients undergoing MHD.

resultsA total of 16 studies with 5690 Chinese patients undergoing MHD were included. The results of this meta-analysis showed that the prevalence of CF in Chinese patients undergoing MHD was 25%. The results of subgroup analyses showed that the frailty assessment tool (TFI) and education level (≥ College) may be sources of heterogeneity in the prevalence of CF in Chinese patients undergoing MHD. The meta-analysis results indicate that age (> 60, > 75), female, depression (HADS scale), malnutrition, triglycerides, waist circumference, stroke history, fall history, complications, CCI, comorbidities and dialysis age were risk factors for CF. High education level, calf circumference and serum creatinine level were protective factors for CF.

conclusionsThe prevalence of CF in Chinese patients undergoing MHD is high (25%). Therefore, this patient population necessitates early screening and targeted interventions with influencing factors. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER FOR THIS STUDY: CRD42023493122CRD42023475424.

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Cognitive DysfunctionFrailtyRenal DialysisRenal Insufficiency, ChronicChinaEast Asian PeopleHumansPrevalenceRisk FactorsChinaCognitive frailtyInfluencing factorsMaintenance hemodialysisMeta-analysisPrevalence

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PMCPMC12235981

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