End of life care in frailty

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Abstract

The increasing prevalence of frailty within the aging population poses challenges to current models of chronic disease management and end-of-life care delivery. As frailty progresses, individuals face an increasing frequency of acute health issues requiring medical attention. The ability of health care systems to recognize and respond to acute health issues in frail patients using a holistic understand- ing of health and prognosis will play a central role in ensuring their effective and appropriate care, including that at the end of their lives. This chapter reviews the history of palliative care and the ele- ments of frailty that require the modification of current models of palliative care. In addition, tools and models for recognition of end of life in frailty and considerations for symptom management are introduced.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrailty in Aging
Subtitle of host publicationBiological, Clinical and Social Implications
PublisherS. Karger AG
Pages151-160
Number of pages10
Volume108
ISBN (Electronic)9783318054576
ISBN (Print)9783318054569
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 22 2015

Bibliographical note

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© 2015 by S. Karger AG. All rights reserved.

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Medicine

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