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Prevalence and risk factors of frailty in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis

European Geriatric Medicine (2023) 14(4) 789-802
DOI: 10.1007/s41999-023-00800-2
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Aim: This study is the first to explore the risk factors of frailty in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Findings: The estimated prevalence of frailty in patients with COPD was 36%. Message: Age, education level, income level and CAT score are risk factors for frailty in COPD patients.

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Yan, L. C., Lu, H. Y., Wang, X. Y., Xiao, G., Chang, Y., Yuan, P., & Wang, B. (2023). Prevalence and risk factors of frailty in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: systematic review and meta-analysis. European Geriatric Medicine, 14(4), 789–802. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-023-00800-2

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