Disentangling the overlap between frailty and intrinsic capacity in older adults.

Yuwei Qi, Natasja M van Schoor, Laura A Schaap, Emiel O Hoogendijk

Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Epidemiology and Data Science, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, the Netherlands. Electronic address: [email protected] UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Epidemiology and Data Science, the Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, the Netherlands. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

It has been suggested that two prominent frameworks in geriatrics, frailty and intrinsic capacity (IC), represent two opposite ends of the same continuum. Frailty quantifies accumulated deficits and vulnerability, and IC measures an individual's capacities and functional reserves. This study investigates the overlap between frailty and IC in a large cohort of older adults.

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Research summary

The paper claims to investigate the overlap between frailty and intrinsic capacity in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores fundamental aspects of aging and the interplay between vulnerability and functional reserves, which could inform strategies for improving longevity and quality of life in older populations.

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