Application of laboratory frailty index in predicting delirium in elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia

BackgroundWith the global aging population, community-acquired pneumonia and delirium are increasingly critical health issues among the elderly. The Laboratory Frailty Index provides an objective measure of frailty. This study explores its capacity in predicting delirium and examines the interplay b...

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Main Authors: Jingxian Liao, Xiaozhu Shen, Zhiqiang Du, Lei Miao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Aging
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fragi.2024.1478355/full