Messen Frailty in HIV-infizierten Personen. Bezeichnung des gebrechlichen Patienten ist der erste Schritt zur Besserung und Umkehr der Frailty

Frailty syndrome is commonly seen in the aged and reflects multi-system physiological change. However, with reduced functional reserve and resilience frailty is also known to be common in the HIV infected population. This study outlined an easily administered screening test to identify HIV patients with frailty. When significant components of frailty are identified, clinicians will be able to focus on amelioration of the problem and promote reversion to the pre-frail state.