Frailty in the Elderly

Sara Palermo

ISBN 10: 1839682183 / ISBN 13: 9781839682186

Published by Intechopen Mrz 2021, 2021

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The progressive growth in the number of older adults worldwide has led to a modification of the current healthcare scenario and a parallel increase in the use of public resources. In this book, we propose a conceptual framework within which aging, frailty, and care are analyzed through the lens of complexity medicine. Therefore, we present a multidimensional perspective that takes into account biomedical, (neuro)psychological, and socio-ecological vulnerability. The theses presented are the result of an inductive approach, based on many years of experience in the field, which has made it possible to identify strategies for frailty recognition and effective responses even in complicated clinical settings. The book is intended to be a tool of concrete and easy consultation, rich in reflections and suggestions. 146 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Frailty in the Elderly
• Publisher: Intechopen Mrz 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839682183
• ISBN 13: 9781839682186
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 15D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 537 grams

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The progressive growth in the number of older adults worldwide has led to a modification of the current healthcare scenario and a parallel increase in the use of public resources. In this book, we propose a conceptual framework within which aging, frailty, and care are analyzed through the lens of complexity medicine. Therefore, we present a multidimensional perspective that takes into account biomedical, (neuro)psychological, and socio-ecological vulnerability. The theses presented are the result of an inductive approach, based on many years of experience in the field, which has made it possible to identify strategies for frailty recognition and effective responses even in complicated clinical settings. The book is intended to be a tool of concrete and easy consultation, rich in reflections and suggestions.