prefrailty
Pre-frailty is a transitional state in the spectrum of frailty, describing a level of increased vulnerability in older adults that does not meet the criteria for frailty itself. It reflects the accumulation of deficits and reduced physiological reserve, making individuals more susceptible to stressors while still maintaining a degree of independence and function.
In clinical and research settings, pre-frailty is typically identified through frailty assessment tools. For example, in
Pre-frailty is associated with an elevated risk of adverse health outcomes and an increased likelihood of progression
Risk factors for pre-frailty include advanced age, multimorbidity, obesity or undernutrition, low physical activity, sedentary behavior,
Pre-frailty is a target for preventive and reversible interventions. Management typically involves multi-component approaches such as