Clinical Management of Frailty
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Geriatric Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 163
Special Issue Editors
2. Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz (IdiPaz), C. de Pedro Rico 6, 28029 Madrid, Spain
Interests: frailty; sarcopenia; physical function; physical activity assessment; exercise; geriatric medicine; older adults
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Interests: frailty; sarcopenia; fibromyalgia; pulmonary diseases; older adults; geriatric medicine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Frailty is an age-associated syndrome characterized by a decline in quality of life and an increased susceptibility to adverse outcomes. For this reason, frailty is recognized as a major public health concern in the management of older adults.
In addition, recent advances in clinical research are reshaping our understanding of this complex disorder, offering new diagnostic tools, targeted interventions, and advances in monitoring.
This Special Issue aims to explore the state of the art regarding the multiple facets of frailty, including its identification, management through various interventions (nutritional, exercise, pharmacological, etc.) to prevent or mitigate it in different clinical contexts, and its association with negative health events in older adults.
Additionally, we highlight breakthroughs in early detection methods for frailty, including functional tests, blood biomarkers, and newly proposed diagnostic criteria designed to enhance the monitoring and management of age-related decline in physical resilience.
Addressing frailty is essential for preserving quality of life, extending healthy lifespan, and alleviating strain on healthcare systems. We invite contributions from researchers and clinicians at the forefront of this field to share insights that will shape future preventive and therapeutic strategies. Through scientific discourse and innovation, we aim to develop solutions that promote resilience and well-being in aging populations.
Dr. Alejandro Alvarez-Bustos
Dr. Walter Sepulveda-Loyola
Dr. Isabel Rodríguez-Sánchez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- frailty
- comprehensive geriatric assessment
- assessment
- monitoring
- functional decline
- physical performance
- ex-ercise interventions
- nutritional strategies
- interventions
- adverse outcomes
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