Cited by 1,134Frailty in Older AdultsAging and Gerontology ResearchNutrition and Health in Aging

Frailty: An Emerging Research and Clinical Paradigm--Issues and Controversies

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Bergman, H., Ferrucci, L., Guralnik, J., Hogan, D. B., Hummel, S., Karunananthan, S., Wolfson, C.·2007·The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences

Abstract

Clinicians and researchers have shown increasing interest in frailty. Yet, there is still considerable uncertainty regarding the concept and its definition. In this article, we present perspectives on key issues and controversies discussed by scientists from 13 different countries, representing a diverse range of disciplines, at the 2006 Second International Working Meeting on Frailty and Aging. The following fundamental questions are discussed: What is the distinction, if any, between frailty and aging? What is its relationship with chronic disease? Is frailty a syndrome or a series of age-related impairments that predict adverse outcomes? What are the critical domains in its operational definition? Is frailty a useful concept? The implications of different models and approaches are examined. Although consensus has yet to be attained, work accomplished to date has opened exciting new horizons. The article concludes with suggested directions for future research.

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Authors
Bergman, H., Ferrucci, L., Guralnik, J., Hogan, D. B., Hummel, S., Karunananthan, S., & Wolfson, C.
Affiliations
  • Jewish General Hospital (CA)
  • National Institutes of Health (US)
  • University of Calgary (CA)
  • Université de Montréal (CA)
  • McGill University (CA)
Corresponding author
Bergman, H.
Venue
The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences
Published
2007-07-01
Volume
62
Issue
7
Pages
731-737
ISSN
  • 1079-5006 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-535X
OpenAlex
W2099770557
Cited by
1,134
References
69
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FWCI
20.86
Type
journal article
Language
en
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Locations
  • The Journals of Gerontology Series A (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Papyrus : Institutional Repository (Université de Montréal) (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Institutes of Health (Z99 AG999999)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Geriatrics and Gerontology › Frailty in Older Adults
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology › Aging and Gerontology Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nutrition and Health in Aging
Keywords
frailty, aging, chronic disease, age-related impairments, frailty models, adverse outcomes, geriatric syndromes
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Aging, Humans, Frail Elderly

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