A Biopsychosocial Approach to Improving Multidimensional Frailty Status in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Summary

Frailty is a common clinical syndrome that is becoming increasingly important as populations age worldwide. Individuals who are frail are at a higher risk for negative outcomes, such as falls, disability, hospitalizations, and even death. The understanding of frailty has evolved from a straightforward concept to a complex model that includes physical, psychological, cognitive, and social factors. Since frailty is not static and can change over time, early interventions can be beneficial. Nevertheless, research in this area has been challenging due to a lack of agreement on what frailty encompasses and an inadequate understanding of how its different components interact. Defining frailty as a multidimensional issue is essential to recognize the adverse effects that can arise from medical, psychological, and social influences. However, recent studies have not sufficiently addressed how these different aspects work together or developed effective multidimensional interventions.

Conditions

• Frailty in Older Adults

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Exercise

Involves participants engaging in physical training group sessions in light-to-moderate intensity.

BEHAVIORAL

Psychosocial

Involves participants engaging in selected board and card games which require cognitive and socialization skills to play in a group setting of 2-4 people.

BEHAVIORAL

Nutritional

Involves participants attending dietary classes taught by a certified dietitian, including individualized consultation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

  collaborator OTHER

• Tung Wah College

  collaborator OTHER

• Research Grants Council, Hong Kong

  collaborator OTHER

• Constructor University

  collaborator UNKNOWN

• Hong Kong Baptist University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

DOUBLE

Model

FACTORIAL

Eligibility

Min Age

60 Years

Max Age

80 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-01-01

Primary Completion

2026-03-31

Completion

2026-06-30