Clinical Guidelines on Frailty
Olga Tkacheva, Yu. V. Kotovskaya, Н. К. Рунихина, Е. В. Фролова, A. V. Naumov, N. M. Vorobyeva, В. С. Остапенко, E. А. Mkhitaryan, Н. В. Шарашкина, E. A. Tyuhmenev, А. П. Переверзев, Е. N. Dudinskaya
Abstract
The paper introduces clinical guidelines on frailty that have been developed by the Russian Association of Gerontologists and Geriatricians. These guidelines are specifically designed to assist geriatricians, internists, general practitioners, family physicians, and other healthcare specialists who work with adult patients. Within the paper, there are screening instruments, diagnostic tools, and treatment options provided for individuals with frailty. Additionally, the paper also includes information on prevention, rehabilitation, and medical care organization for this cohort of patients.