Association between multiple geriatric syndromes and life satisfaction in community-dwelling older adults: A nationwide study in Taiwan

Frail phenotype and mortality prediction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

“…Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that has gained attention in recent years (Ahmed et al, 2007). Yang et al (2015) indicated that older adults (particularly those who are frail) often present with geriatric syndromes, which may be induced by acute injuries or accompanied by functional decline. Buchner and Wagner (1992) were the earliest to define frailty, describing it as a decrease in physiologic reserve and an increase in probability of disability.…”

<p>Factors Associated with Life Satisfaction in Older Adults with Chronic Pain (PainS65+)</p>

“…For example, Karadag Arli et al reported that pain in older patients is one of the most frequently reported health problems that negatively affect life satisfaction, 22 and Yang et al demonstrated that pain is the most common condition in geriatric syndrome associated with low life satisfaction. 32 However, these conclusions are based on the comparisons of older adults with or without pain symptoms and do not analyze crucial factors such as specific pain characteristics within the groups with chronic pain.…”

Combined effects of four major geriatric syndromes on adverse outcomes based on Korean National Health Insurance claims data

“…Similarly, Huang et al reported that the risk of mortality increased with increasing numbers of geriatric syndromes, such as being underweight, falls, impaired functions, depression and impaired cognitive function . Yang et al also reported that satisfaction with life decreased in the presence of two or more geriatric syndromes, such as depression, impaired cognitive function, impaired activities of daily living, falls, incontinence and polypharmacy . Therefore, prediction of adverse outcomes among individuals with geriatric syndromes must consider both the specific syndromes and their potentially combined effects.…”

“…Although most geriatric patients have multiple geriatric syndromes, previous studies have generally focused on the outcomes of a single geriatric syndrome, and only a few have investigated the interactions between multiple geriatric syndromes . For example, some studies have investigated the combined effects of underweight status, falls, functional impairment, depressive condition and cognitive impairment on mortality.…”

“…5,7,8 Although most geriatric patients have multiple geriatric syndromes, previous studies have generally focused on the outcomes of a single geriatric syndrome, and only a few have investigated the interactions between multiple geriatric syndromes. 9,10 For example, some studies have investigated the combined effects of underweight status, falls, functional impairment, depressive condition and cognitive impairment on mortality. However, those studies did not include some of the major syndromes (delirium, pressure ulcers and incontinence) identified by Inouye et al, and did not consider institutionalization as an outcome.…”