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Frailty: An Underappreciated Risk Factor for IBD Complications
Venkatesh, Ananya; Susheela, Ammu T.; Kochar, Bharati
2024 Current Gastroenterology Reports
doi: 10.1007/s11894-024-00945-5pmid: 39235680
Purpose of ReviewThe prevalence of IBD in older adults is rapidly growing. Older adults with IBD are underrepresented in research and clinical trials and yet at great risk for adverse events. Therefore, understanding advanced aged associated constructs in older adults can be critical to improving the management of older adults with IBD.Recent FindingsIn this review, we present recent studies on frailty in IBD. We identify 4 major themes in the literature: studies that describe frailty in patients with IBD, studies that report on consequences of frailty, studies of frailty as a risk stratification modality, and studies of frailty as an exposure and outcome.SummaryIn reviewing the literature, we discuss the heterogeneity that exists and outline future directions to ensure appropriate applications for frailty in the field of IBD.