Original Research Article
Year: 2021 | Month: March | Volume: 11 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 14-20
Frailty: A Multifactorial Association
Nagrale Amit Vinayak1, Jiandani Mariya Prakash2, Banerjee Alakananda3
1Ph.T, PhD Scholar, PT School and Centre, Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai
2MSc (PT), Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences Physiotherapy, PT School and Centre, Seth G.S. Medical College & KEMH, Mumbai
3BPT, Founder Chairperson, Dharma Foundation of India, New Delhi
Corresponding Author: Mariya P Jiandani
ABSTRACT
Background: Ageing has been attributed as an universal and inevitable process for mankind. Frailty is commonly seen in elderly and has been associated with adverse health outcomes. There are a number of personal and contextual factors that may be associated with frailty. The association of these factors in Indian Context is not known.
Objectives: To explore the association of various lifestyle factors with frailty in community dwelling and institutionalised older persons
Methods: This was prospective, cross sectional descriptive study carried out in local community and old age homes in Miraj and Kupwad. Healthy aged older adults devoid of major chronic illness, in age group of 60 years and above (N=470, 382 Community dwelling, 88 Institutionalised older adults) were recruited. Sociodemographic characteristics and various lifestyle factors were recorded and its association with the frailty was established. The frailty status using FiND questionnaire was recorded.
Results: Significant association was observed between socio demographic factors, life style, mobility, comorbidity, cognition and depression at p<0.05.
Conclusion: Early detection of predisposing factors associated with frailty is crucial for the achievement of health ageing.
Key words: co-morbidity, Lifestyle factors, Frailty, cognition, depression, geriatric, elderly.