Premature frailty, geriatric conditions and multimorbidity among people experiencing homelessness
A cross-sectional observational study in a London hostel
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12652652 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Raphael Rogans-Watson (0000-0002-5535-8996, Croydon University Hospital, corresponding author), Colette Shulman (0000-0002-7744-2101, Marie Curie), Caroline Shulman, Dan Lewer (0000-0003-3698-7196, University College London), Megan Armstrong (0000-0001-6773-9393, Marie Curie), Briony Hudson (0000-0002-2907-1764, University College London) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3/4 |
| Pages | 77-91 |
| Publication date | 2020-09-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Housing Care and Support (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1460-8790 • E-ISSN: 2042-8375 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/hcs-05-2020-0007 |
| OpenAlex | W3088158516 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 13 |
| References cited | 24 |
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess frailty, geriatric conditions and multimorbidity in people experiencing homelessness (PEH) using holistic evaluations based on comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and draw comparisons with general population survey data. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional observational study conducted in a London-based hostel for single PEH over 30 years old in March–April 2019. The participants and key workers completed health-related questionnaires, and geriatric conditions were identified using standardised assessments. Frailty was defined according to five criteria in Fried’s phenotype model and multimorbidity as the presence of two or more long-term conditions (LTCs). Comparisons with the general population were made using data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing and the Health Survey for England. Findings A total of 33 people participated with a mean age of 55.7 years (range 38–74). Frailty was identified in 55% and pre-frailty in 39%. Participants met an average of 2.6/5 frailty criteria, comparable to 89-year-olds in the general population. The most common geriatric conditions were: falls (in 61%), visual impairment (61%), low grip strength (61%), mobility impairment (52%) and cognitive impairment (45%). All participants had multimorbidity. The average of 7.2 LTCs (range 2–14) per study participant far exceeds the average for even the oldest people in the general population. Originality/value To the best of authors’ knowledge, this is the first UK-based study measuring frailty and geriatric conditions in PEH and the first anywhere to do so within a CGA-type evaluation. It also demonstrates the feasibility of conducting holistic evaluations in this setting, which may be used clinically to improve the health outcomes for PEH
Cross-sectional study · Environmental health · Geriatrics · Multimorbidity · Observational study · Population · Psychiatry · Chronic Disease Management Strategies · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 13 |
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| Citations per year | 2,6 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2026 (6) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 13 |