Smithard, David G. and Yoshimatsu, Yuki (2022) Pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, or frailty-associated pneumonia? Geriatrics, 7 (5):115. p. 1. ISSN 2308-3417 (Online) (doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics7050115)

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Abstract

Pneumonia is a common reason for admission afflicting frail older adults. Those who are the frailest are more likely to be provided with a diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia. This diagnosis has no clear definition and no clinical consensus. It is therefore time to stop attempting to differentiate between pneumonia type and use the term frailty-associated pneumonia.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	This article belongs to the Collection Frailty in Older Adults.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	frailty; pneumonia; aspiration; frailty-associated pneumonia; dysphagia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RB Pathology
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group:	Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development Faculty of Education, Health & Human Sciences > Institute for Lifecourse Development > Centre for Exercise Activity and Rehabilitation
Last Modified:	07 May 2024 15:02
URI:	http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/46239

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