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Quality of life for middle and older aged people with chronic conditions in primary care: a cross-sectional study Stacey George, Heather Block, Matthew Freeman, Alexandra Stevens, Sally Nguyen, Alison Dymmott, Elsa Dent, Rachel Milte BMC Primary Care, 2026 Globally there is an increased prevalence of chronic conditions, which has a negative impact on quality of life (QOL)and places increased demand on the healthcare system. There is a need to understand the most suitable QOL instruments for adults with chronic health conditions in primary care settings to inform and evaluate tailored interventions. Aims of this study were to: (1) Examine and compare the QOL of middle and older aged adults with chronic conditions in primary care settings in South Australia; (2) Explore the feasibility and suitability of using the QOL-ACC in primary care settings, as compared with a more established instrument (the EQ-5D-5L). A prospective cross-sectional study using an online survey was conducted in general practice primary care settings in Adelaide, Australia, with a measurement at one time-point between July 2023-February 2024. Inclusion criteria: People aged 40–85 years who had ≥ one chronic condition, who attended one of ten participating practices. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all utility scores on QOL measures, and a Mann-Whitney U Test for differences in these scores between the participants separated into two groups based on their age. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Two hundred twenty-four participants completed surveys (mean (SD) age = 58.1 (9.5) years). A large proportion of participants indicated they had poor QOL in domains of Pain Management (43.8% had their pain well managed most of the time), Leisure Activities and Hobbies (31.3% most of the time, 21.9% some of the time) on the QOL-ACC; and moderate pain or discomfort (85.3%), anxiety and depression (62.5%), and performing their usual activities (49.1%) on the EQ-5D-5L, respectively. There were no significant differences in utility between the younger and older age groups for the EQ-5D-5L nor the QOL-ACC (except for the emotional wellbeing dimension). The QOL-ACC is a feasible and suitable QOL measure to use in primary care settings. Further validation of the QOL-ACC with middle-older adults with chronic conditions in primary care is warranted. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registration Number: ACTRN12623000939695 Registration Date: 31/08/2023.
Remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): An international expert Delphi process Jack Dalla Via, Christopher Hurst, Elsa Dent, Jackson J. Fyfe, Paul Jansons, Eleanor J. Hayes, Marc Sim, Mylene Aubertin-Leheudre, Alex Barreto de Lima, Lucimere Bohn, Sabine Britting, Fanny Buckinx, Gavin Connolly, Lora Giangregorio, Duarte Henriques-Neto, Jennifer R.A. Jones, Robert Kob, Suzanne N. Morin, Girish N, Lucas B.R. Orssatto, Maria Pearson, Daniel Pinto, Esmee M. Reijnierse, Catherine M Said, Mohamed Salem, Gary Skinner, Vina PS Tan, Rosanna Tran, Jesse Zanker, Robin M. Daly, David Scott Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2026 BACKGROUND: Remote methods may help older adults improve their physical function, but understanding the perspectives of experts who deliver this care is critical. This modified Delphi process aimed to develop expert consensus on effectiveness, feasibility and implementation of remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults. METHODS: This online Delphi process included experts involved in supporting older adults to maintain or improve their health. The Round 1 survey presented 33 Delphi statements assessed using an 11-point Likert scale (0-10; ≥7 indicated agreement). Statements with strong (≥80 %), moderate (50-<80 %) and low (<50 %) agreement were accepted, revised, or rejected, respectively. Revised statements were presented in Round 2, and accepted statements were consolidated into key messages. RESULTS: In total, 108 respondents (67 % female; mean [SD] age 41.4 [10.9] years) from 16 countries (five continents) completed Round 1. Fourteen statements were accepted (88-100 % agreement) and 10 were rejected (8-39 % agreement). The remaining nine statements (52-69 % agreement) were revised, and two new statements were developed for Round 2, which was completed by 89 (82 %) respondents. Five Round 2 statements were accepted (82-93 % agreement). Seven key messages were developed from 19 accepted statements, highlighting that remote care should be accessible to older adults with requisite capabilities, is feasible for older adults and health professionals with adequate support and training, and requires guidelines, policies, and further research to support wider adoption. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this Delphi process can inform the implementation of remote care approaches for assessing and managing physical function in older adults.
Antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care facilities: A scoping review of prevalence, key concepts, and gaps in the management of suspected urinary tract infections Sauravi Chand, Alexandra R Davidson, Pam Megaw, Mark Morgan, Cindy Jones, Elsa Dent Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2026 OBJECTIVE: To systematically map existing literature on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) practices and identify critical gaps in the management of suspected urinary tract infections (UTIs) in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) worldwide. DESIGN: A scoping review of studies published between 2014 and 2024 was conducted using EBSCOhost Advance (Ageline, MEDLINE Ultimate, and CINAHL Ultimate), PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and TRIP databases. The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and was reported in accordance with the PRISMA-ScR checklist. RESULTS: Of 4327 records screened, 74 studies (including 2 identified through hand searching) met inclusion criteria. Data were synthesised deductively into four overarching themes: (1) prevalence of UTIs in LTCFs over the past decade; (2) AMS practices and existing gaps; (3) underlying concepts and contextual factors shaping AMS implementation; and (4) risks associated with deviations from evidence-based practice. Theme 2 was further inductively analysed, revealing five subthemes: (i) suboptimal prescribing practices; (ii) diagnostic inaccuracies and misdiagnoses; (iii) limitations in documentation and review processes; (iv) deficits in knowledge, training, and guideline adherence; and (v) contextual and system-level influences. CONCLUSION: This review presents a global synthesis of evidence on the high prevalence of UTIs and persistent critical gaps in antimicrobial stewardship practices in LTCFs. We found there is widespread overdiagnosis of asymptomatic bacteriuria, driven by unreliable diagnostic practices, resulting in excessive exposure to antimicrobials and increased risk of antibiotic resistance and other adverse outcomes. The review also highlights the central role of frontline workers in UTI diagnosis and antimicrobial decisions. Furthermore, it advocates for a targeted, behaviourally informed AMS initiative that emphasises diagnostic clarity and implementation of evidence-based practices in LTCFs.
Frailty measurement in research and clinical practice: An updated review Elsa Dent, Peter Hanlon, Paul Kowal, Emiel O. Hoogendijk European Journal of Internal Medicine, 2026 Frailty is a highly prevalent geriatric condition, affecting between 12-24% of older adults globally. It remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older adults. Incorporating frailty measurement into clinical decision making can guide optimal patient care. This updated review presents an outline of current frailty definitions and measurement approaches in both research and clinical practice, including: Fried's frailty phenotype; Rockwood and Mitnitski's Frailty Index (FI) of cumulative deficits; Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS); Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illness and Loss of weight (FRAIL) scale; Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS); electronic Frailty Index (eFI); Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS); Study of Osteoporotic Fractures (SOF) Index; Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI); Groningen Frailty Indictor (GFI); Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI); the Kihon Checklist (KCL); Geriatric 8 (G8) for oncology; the Essential Frailty Toolset (EFT) for cardiology; plus gait speed and grip strength. The main strengths and limitations of existing frailty measurements are summarised, including how well these measurements operationalise frailty in terms of their accuracy in identifying frailty, their basis on biological causative theory, and their ability to reliably predict patient outcomes and response to potential therapies.
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin I and frailty: associations with the frailty index and Fried phenotype in older women Jedd Pratt, Abadi K Gebre, Carlos J Toro-Huamanchumo, Elsa Dent, Trent Bozanich, Wai E Lim, Elizabeth Byrnes, Julee McDonagh, Caleb Ferguson, Craig Sale, Kun Zhu, Carl Schultz, Richard L Prince, Joshua R Lewis, Marc Sim Journals of Gerontology Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, 2026 Despite the nexus between cardiovascular health and frailty, the relevance of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI), a biomarker of myocardial injury, to frailty is poorly understood. We examined whether hs-cTnI concentrations were associated with frailty in a well-characterized cohort of older women. A total of 1151 community-dwelling women from the Perth Longitudinal Study of Aging Women (mean age ± SD = 75.2 ± 2.7 years) were included. Frailty was operationalized using a validated frailty index (FI) of cumulative deficits and a modified Fried phenotype. Plasma hs-cTnI were categorized into quartiles. Cross-sectional associations between hs-cTnI quartiles and frailty were assessed using multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models. A total of 235 (20.4%) women were classified as frail using the FI, while 74 (6.4%) were considered frail by Fried’s phenotype. In a multivariable-adjusted model, compared to women in the lowest hs-cTnI quartile (Q1), those in Q3 and Q4 had 1.38 (95% CI, 1.00-1.90) and 1.79 (1.20-2.67) greater odds for frailty when classified by the FI. When classified according to Fried’s phenotype, women in Q2, Q3, and Q4 had 2.25 (1.10-4.09), 2.64 (1.19-5.21), and 2.44 (1.10-5.33) greater odds for frailty, compared to Q1. Associations remained largely unchanged when further adjusted for daily protein intake or systemic inflammation (lipocalin-2) and restricted to those with subclinical hs-cTnI levels (&lt;15.6ng/L). Higher hs-cTnI levels are associated with greater odds for frailty, classified using an FI or Fried’s phenotype, among older women. hs-cTnI may have applications beyond its typical use in cardiology, offering insight into the implications of underlying cardiovascular dysfunction relating to frailty.
Barriers and enablers to primary care in Australian residential aged care homes: A scoping review Jolyn Johal, Heather Block, Alison Dymmott, Elsa Dent, Helen Exley, Stacey George Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2026 OBJECTIVES: To identify barriers and enablers to primary care in Australian residential aged care homes (RACHs). STUDY DESIGN: Scoping review of articles published from 2019 to June 2024 in which barriers and enablers to primary care in Australian RACHs have been quantitatively measured, qualitatively collected or reported following implementation. DATA SOURCES: Medline, CINAHL, AgeLine, Cochrane, Scopus, JBI, and Google Scholar. DATA SYNTHESIS: Of 1705 records screened, 28 studies were included, which were predominantly qualitative or mixed methods. They included general practitioner, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, allied health, oral health and dental services. Ninety barriers and 72 enablers were identified, and inductively classified into seven categories: System Level: 1. Funding and Resources; Organisational Level: 2. Employment and Service Models, 3. Management and Culture and, 4. Collaboration, Coordination and Communication; and Individual Level: 5. Workload, Job Satisfaction and Security, 6. Attributes, Skills and Preparedness for Role and, 7. Recipient Needs, Attitudes and Preferences. Barriers and enablers related to 'Funding and Resources' and 'Employment and Service Models' appeared key, interacting with multiple categories. On-site models were reported to foster greater collaboration and care. CONCLUSIONS: This review revealed the systems-, organisational- and individual-level factors that influence primary care in Australian RACHs. These can be considered when designing future initiatives to increase primary care access in RACHs. With the Australian Government recently introducing funding to employ on-site pharmacists, this is an opportunity for systematic evaluation of on-site models to inform future policies, which can be considered for extension to other professions. REGISTRATION: Open Science Framework, https://osf.io/nyqrm/.
Association between protein intake from animal and plant sources and the presence of frailty in community-dwelling Australian women Trent Bozanich, Jack Dalla Via, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Cassandra Smith, Elsa Dent, Anthony Villani, Robin M. Daly, Michael Tieland, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Kun Zhu, Richard L. Prince, Marc Sim International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 2026 We investigated the cross-sectional association between total, animal and plant protein intake with the presence of a multidimensional measure of frailty in older women. Participants included 1380 community-dwelling Australian women, mean (SD) age 75.1 (2.7) years. A validated food frequency questionnaire was used to determine total, plant, and animal protein intake. Frailty was assessed using a frailty index across numerous health domains (scored 0-1, ≥0.25 indicating frailty). Cross-sectional associations were analysed using multivariable-adjusted logistic regression models. In total, 275 (19.9%) women were identified as frail. A non-linear inverse association was observed between higher intakes of total protein and the odds for frailty. Compared to lowest protein intakes (Quartile [Q]1, 0.77 g/kg BW/d), greater intakes (up to 1.66 g/kg BW/d, Q4; OR 0.51 95%CI 0.31-0.82) were associated with lower odds for frailty. Higher plant (∼0.60 g/kg BW/d [Q4 vs Q1: OR 0.35 95%CI 0.22-0.57]) and animal (up to ∼0.80 g/kg BW/d; [Q3 vs Q1: OR 0.72 95%CI 0.53-0.97] protein intakes, were associated with lower odds for frailty. Older women consuming higher total protein, including a combination of animal and plant sources, were less likely to be frail, with intakes of ∼1.1-1.6 g/kg likely to be most beneficial.
Developing Consumer Consensus on Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function in Older Adults (RAMP): International Modified Delphi Process Elsa Dent, Christopher Hurst, Jack Dalla Via, Jackson J Fyfe, Paul Jansons, Eleanor J Hayes, Gary Skinner, Marc Sim, Mylene Aubertin-Leheudre, Sabine Britting, Fanny Buckinx, Gavin Connolly, Ruth Dignam, Lora Giangregorio, Jennifer R A Jones, Pauline Kelly, Robert Kob, Suzanne N Morin, Girish Nandakumar, Lucas B R Orssatto, Maria Pearson, Daniel Pinto, Esmee M Reijnierse, Catherine M Said, Mohamed Salem, Vina PS Tan, Rosanna Tran, Jesse Zanker, Robin M Daly, David Scott Jmir Aging, 2026 Background Remote health care delivery, including the use of digital health interventions, is emerging as a tool for assessing and managing physical function, but its design and implementation often overlook the needs and preferences of older adult end users. Objective The primary aim of this modified Delphi process was to develop consumer consensus on preferences for remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults. Methods Research and consumer experts of the Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function in Older Adults (RAMP) Working Group co-developed the Round 1 Delphi survey, which was advertised to consumers (adults aged ≥60 years) via international clinical and research networks and social media between August and November 2023. The online survey presented 23 Delphi statements for which respondents reported their level of agreement using an 11-point Likert scale (0-10; scores ≥7 indicated agreement). Statements were classified as having “strong agreement” and achieving consensus if ≥80% of participants indicated agreement. Statements classified as having “moderate” (70%-80% of participants indicated agreement) or “low” (<70% of participants indicated agreement) agreement were revised or rejected. Revised statements were presented to participants in Round 2 (January to February 2024), and the final consensus statements were consolidated into recommendations. Results A total of 654 consumers (75.7% female) with a mean age of 69.0 (SD 6.0) years from 15 countries (5 continents) were included in analyses in Round 1. Of 23 statements, 13 achieved consensus, with the strongest agreement observed for statements relating to the importance of physical function for quality of life and performing activities of daily living (6 statements; agreement 97.6%-99.5%). Two statements regarding privacy and security concerns when using technology (agreement 20.8%) and the inability to perform physical function assessments or exercise at home (agreement 15.5%) were rejected with low agreement. The remaining 8 statements (agreement 49.5%-79.5%) were modified into 7 new statements for the Round 2 survey, which was completed by 526 (80.4%) respondents from Round 1. Five of seven Round 2 statements were accepted with strong agreement (agreement 80%-82.7%), including the importance of addressing personal preferences for self- versus clinician-led remote interventions, group versus individual exercise, and availability of necessary resources (eg, technology and exercise equipment). Conclusions Eighteen statements achieved consensus and were translated into 7 recommendations highlighting that older adults recognize physical function as a health priority, would value more information about it, and are willing to participate in remote assessment and management interventions (including via digital health) to maintain or improve it. These recommendations also reinforce that interventions should be easily accessible and meet individual preferences of consumers.
Enablers and barriers for allied health professionals working in the Australian aged care or adult disability sector: a scoping review Kristy Robson, Jodie Kleinschafer, Elsa Dent, Stephanie Nelson, Rahul Ganguly BMC Health Services Research, 2025 BACKGROUND: The ageing population and increasing rates of chronic disease create many challenges to the delivery of high-quality care for older adults and adults with disabilities. Allied health professionals provide a critical role in supporting quality of life and independence in both the aged care and the adult disability sectors, yet recruitment and retention of allied health professionals in these sectors remains a major health workforce concern. This scoping review aimed to identify the enablers and barriers influencing allied health professionals to work in the aged care or adult disability sectors in Australia, as well as to highlight successful strategies for their recruitment and retention. METHODS: This scoping review was conceptualised using the Population Concept Context Framework and conducted using methods as described by Arksey and O'Malley 2005 and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). A search of electronic databases, including Medline, Emcare, CINAHL, Scopus, Psych Info, university platforms EbscoHost and ProQuest Health and Medicine, ProQuest Business and grey literature databases was undertaken initially in March-June 2023 and repeated in August 2024. Content and thematic analysis of the key findings were employed to provide a contextualised and comprehensive understanding of study aim. RESULTS: Twenty papers met the inclusion criteria, including 5 cross-sectional studies, 13 qualitative studies, 1 mixed-method study, and 1 senate enquiry. From the included articles several workforce related enablers and barriers, related to allied health professionals working in the aged care and adult disability sectors, were reported. As a result of the thematic analysis, four overarching themes were identified that incorporated both enablers and barriers, including: (a) supporting clinicians to work in diverse and complex environments, (b) developing the pipeline to build workforce capacity, (c) navigating system-wide challenges, and (d) appreciating the added complexity of rural practice. CONCLUSIONS: Findings from this review provide sector employers, government, and policy makers with an understanding of the potential enablers and barriers encountered by allied health professionals working in the aged care and disability sectors in Australia. The review suggests that some barriers could become enablers when appropriately supported, which highlights the need for future research on this topic. This information may also help to inform the National Allied Health Workforce Strategy in Australia.
An Expert Opinion on the Management of Frailty in Heart Failure from the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance National Taskforce Julee McDonagh, Caleb Ferguson, Sarah N. Hilmer, Ruth E. Hubbard, Richard I. Lindley, Andrea Driscoll, Andrew Maiorana, Lindsay Wu, John J. Atherton, Beata V. Bajorek, Bridie Carr, Kim Delbaere, Elsa Dent, Mai H. Duong, Louise D. Hickman, Ingrid Hopper, Quan Huynh, Sunita R. Jha, Anthony Keech, Marc Sim, Gursharan K. Singh, Anthony Villani, Catherine Shang, Meng Hsu, Jamie Vandenberg, Patricia M. Davidson, Peter S. Macdonald Heart Lung and Circulation, 2025 Approximately 50% of all adults with heart failure (HF) are classified as frail. Frailty is a clinical state of 'accelerated ageing' that complicates management and results in adverse health outcomes. Despite recommendations for frailty assessment in HF guidelines, its implementation into routine clinical practice has been slow. Further, evidence to inform models of care and pharmacological treatment for individuals with HF who are classified as frail is lacking. The complexity of management underscores the importance of tailoring models of care that can improve the focus on frailty through multidisciplinary care teams. Frailty can be reduced in some cases through the comprehensive geriatric assessment model of care, integrating treatment pillars such as exercise, nutrition, social engagement and support networks, and optimised medication use. A national agenda for action on frailty in the context of HF is needed to advance policy, practice, education, and research improve health outcomes for individuals affected. In November 2023 the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) facilitated a national workshop on frailty and HF with key experts. This has led to the development of a frailty and HF national taskforce with the aim to address major priorities and unmet needs. This statement is first step for the taskforce in implementing a national agenda for the management of frailty in HF. Here we outline key considerations for policy, practice, education, and research in Australia.
Frailty and socioeconomic position: A systematic review of observational studies Peter Hanlon, Marina Politis, Heather Wightman, Stella Kirkpatrick, Caitlin Jones, Maryam Khan, Cara Bezzina, Shona Mackinnon, Heidi Rennison, Lili Wei, Davide Liborio Vetrano, David N. Blane, Elsa Dent, Emiel O. Hoogendijk Ageing Research Reviews, 2024
Core requirements of frailty screening in the emergency department: an international Delphi consensus study Elizabeth Moloney, Mark R O’Donovan, Christopher R Carpenter, Fabio Salvi, Elsa Dent, Simon Mooijaart, Emiel O Hoogendijk, Jean Woo, John Morley, Ruth E Hubbard, Matteo Cesari, Emer Ahern, Roman Romero-Ortuno, Rosa Mcnamara, Anne O’Keefe, Ann Healy, Pieter Heeren, Darren Mcloughlin, Conor Deasy, Louise Martin, Audrey Anne Brousseau, Duygu Sezgin, Paul Bernard, Kara Mcloughlin, Jiraporn Sri-On, Don Melady, Lucinda Edge, Ide O’Shaughnessy, Jill Van Damme, Magnolia Cardona, Jennifer Kirby, Lauren Southerland, Andrew Costa, Douglas Sinclair, Cathy Maxwell, Marie Doyle, Ebony Lewis, Grace Corcoran, Debra Eagles, Frances Dockery, Simon Conroy, Suzanne Timmons, Rónán O’Caoimh Age and Ageing, 2024
Resting metabolic rate in relation to incident disability and mobility decline among older adults: the modifying role of frailty Teresa Flores Ruano, Emiel O. Hoogendijk, Luis Romero Rizos, Gabriel Ariza Zafra, Matilde León Ortiz, Carmen Luengo Márquez, Elena Martín Senbastiá, José Luis Navarro López, Miguel Fernández Sánchez, Rafael García Molina, Almudena Avendaño Céspedes, Victoria Sánchez-Flor Alfaro, Cristina Gómez Ballesteros, Rita López Bru, Elsa Dent, Pedro Abizanda Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 2023
Consensus guidelines for sarcopenia prevention, diagnosis and management in Australia and New Zealand Jesse Zanker, Marc Sim, Kate Anderson, Saliu Balogun, Sharon L. Brennan‐Olsen, Elsa Dent, Gustavo Duque, Christian M. Girgis, Mathis Grossmann, Alan Hayes, Tim Henwood, Vasant Hirani, Charles Inderjeeth, Sandra Iuliano, Justin Keogh, Joshua R. Lewis, Gordon S. Lynch, Julie A. Pasco, Steven Phu, Esmee M. Reijnierse, Nicholas Russell, Lara Vlietstra, Renuka Visvanathan, Troy Walker, Debra L. Waters, Solomon Yu, Andrea B. Maier, Robin M. Daly, David Scott Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2023
Screening for and Managing the Person with Frailty in Primary Care: ICFSR Consensus Guidelines J.G. Ruiz, E. Dent, John E. Morley, R.A. Merchant, J. Beilby, J. Beard, C. Tripathy, M. Sorin, S. Andrieu, I. Aprahamian, H. Arai, M. Aubertin-Leheudre, J.M. Bauer, M. Cesari, L.-K. Chen, A.J. Cruz-Jentoft, P. De Souto Barreto, B. Dong, L. Ferrucci, R. Fielding, L. Flicker, J. Lundy, J.Y. Reginster, L. Rodriguez-Mañas, Y. Rolland, A.M. Sanford, A.J. Sinclair, J. Viña, D.L. Waters, C. Won Won, J. Woo, B. Vellas Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging, 2020
Physical Frailty: ICFSR International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Identification and Management E. Dent, J.E. Morley, A.J. Cruz-Jentoft, L. Woodhouse, L. Rodríguez-Mañas, L.P. Fried, J. Woo, I. Aprahamian, A. Sanford, J. Lundy, F. Landi, J. Beilby, F.C. Martin, J.M. Bauer, L. Ferrucci, R.A. Merchant, B. Dong, H. Arai, E.O. Hoogendijk, C.W. Won, A. Abbatecola, T. Cederholm, T. Strandberg, L.M. Gutiérrez Robledo, L. Flicker, S. Bhasin, M. Aubertin-Leheudre, H.A. Bischoff-Ferrari, J.M. Guralnik, J. Muscedere, M. Pahor, J. Ruiz, A.M. Negm, J.Y. Reginster, D.L. Waters, B. Vellas Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging, 2019
Sarcopenia: A Time for Action. An SCWD Position Paper Juergen Bauer, John E. Morley, Annemie M.W.J. Schols, Luigi Ferrucci, Alfonso J. Cruz‐Jentoft, Elsa Dent, Vickie E. Baracos, Jeffrey A. Crawford, Wolfram Doehner, Steven B. Heymsfield, Aminah Jatoi, Kamyar Kalantar‐Zadeh, Mitja Lainscak, Francesco Landi, Alessandro Laviano, Michelangelo Mancuso, Maurizio Muscaritoli, Carla M. Prado, Florian Strasser, Stephan von Haehling, Andrew J.S. Coats, Stefan D. Anker Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle, 2019
Which frailty scale for patients admitted via Emergency Department? A cohort study Ebony T. Lewis, Elsa Dent, Hatem Alkhouri, John Kellett, Margaret Williamson, Stephen Asha, Anna Holdgate, John Mackenzie, Luis Winoto, Diana Fajardo-Pulido, Maree Ticehurst, Ken Hillman, Sally McCarthy, Emma Elcombe, Kris Rogers, Magnolia Cardona Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 2019
International Clinical Practice Guidelines for Sarcopenia (ICFSR): Screening, Diagnosis and Management Elsa Dent, J.E. Morley, A.J. Cruz-Jentoft, H. Arai, S.B. Kritchevsky, J. Guralnik, J.M. Bauer, M. Pahor, B.C. Clark, M. Cesari, J. Ruiz, C.C. Sieber, M. Aubertin-Leheudre, D.L. Waters, R. Visvanathan, F. Landi, D.T. Villareal, R. Fielding, C.W. Won, O. Theou, F.C. Martin, B. Dong, J. Woo, L. Flicker, L. Ferrucci, R.A. Merchant, L. Cao, T. Cederholm, S.M.L. Ribeiro, L. Rodríguez-Mañas, S.D. Anker, J. Lundy, L.M. Gutiérrez Robledo, I. Bautmans, I. Aprahamian, J.M.G.A. Schols, M. Izquierdo, B. Vellas Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging, 2018
The Asia-Pacific Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Frailty Elsa Dent, Christopher Lien, Wee Shiong Lim, Wei Chin Wong, Chek Hooi Wong, Tze Pin Ng, Jean Woo, Birong Dong, Shelley de la Vega, Philip Jun Hua Poi, Shahrul Bahyah Binti Kamaruzzaman, Chang Won, Liang-Kung Chen, Kenneth Rockwood, Hidenori Arai, Leocadio Rodriguez-Mañas, Li Cao, Matteo Cesari, Piu Chan, Edward Leung, Francesco Landi, Linda P. Fried, John E. Morley, Bruno Vellas, Leon Flicker Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 2017
Remote assessment and management of physical function in older adults (RAMP): An international expert Delphi process J Dalla Via, C Hurst, E Dent, JJ Fyfe, P Jansons, EJ Hayes, M Sim, ... Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 106266 , 2026 2026
Association between protein intake from animal and plant sources and the presence of frailty in community-dwelling Australian women T Bozanich, J Dalla Via, S Radavelli-Bagatini, C Smith, E Dent, A Villani, ... International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition 77 (3), 238-247 , 2026 2026
Antimicrobial stewardship in long-term care facilities: A scoping review of prevalence, key concepts, and gaps in the management of suspected urinary tract infections S Chand, AR Davidson, P Megaw, M Morgan, C Jones, E Dent Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 106231 , 2026 2026
Developing Consumer Consensus on Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function in Older Adults (RAMP): International Modified Delphi Process E Dent, C Hurst, J Dalla Via, JJ Fyfe, P Jansons, EJ Hayes, G Skinner, ... JMIR aging 9, e75791 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin I and frailty: associations with the frailty index and Fried phenotype in older women J Pratt, AK Gebre, CJ Toro-Huamanchumo, E Dent, T Bozanich, WE Lim, ... The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical … , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Quality of life for middle and older aged people with chronic conditions in primary care: a cross-sectional study S George, H Block, M Freeman, A Stevens, S Nguyen, A Dymmott, E Dent, ... BMC Primary Care , 2026 2026
Enablers and barriers for allied health professionals working in the Australian aged care or adult disability sector: a scoping review K Robson, J Kleinschafer, E Dent, S Nelson, R Ganguly BMC Health Services Research , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Frailty measurement in research and clinical practice: an updated review E Dent, P Hanlon, P Kowal, EO Hoogendijk European Journal of Internal Medicine, 106595 , 2025 2025 Citations: 15
Impact of frailty on the effectiveness of intervention to reduce adverse outcomes in heart failure G Gill, E Dent, TH Marwick, Q Huynh European Heart Journal 46 (Supplement_1), ehaf784. 1406 , 2025 2025
The Australian and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia and Frailty Research (ANZSSFR) sarcopenia diagnosis and management task force: Findings from the consumer expert Delphi … E Dent 2025
Barriers and enablers to primary care in Australian residential aged care homes: A scoping review J Johal, H Block, A Dymmott, E Dent, H Exley, S George Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 106032 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Frailty may Determine Effectiveness of a Disease Management Program to Reduce Readmission in Heart Failure G Gill, E Dent, T Marwick, Q Huynh Heart, Lung and Circulation 34, S299 , 2025 2025
An expert opinion on the management of frailty in heart failure from the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance National Taskforce J McDonagh, C Ferguson, SN Hilmer, RE Hubbard, RI Lindley, A Driscoll, ... Heart, Lung and Circulation 34 (7), 693-703 , 2025 2025 Citations: 14
Reorienting frailty in clinical practice, public health, and policy: the Lancet Commission on Frailty E Dent, A Clegg, R Roller-Wirnsberger, DL Vetrano, EO Hoogendijk The Lancet 405 (10497), 2265-2266 , 2025 2025 Citations: 14
Dietary indices to measure diet quality in older cancer survivors: a scoping review on tools, their components and association with health outcomes A Boehmer, CSH Thio, J Christina, M Miller, A Fauer, E Dent, WWT Lam, ... Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 132, 105797 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Protective and risk factors for social and emotional well-being of Indigenous children and adolescents: A rapid review NK Fauk, E Dent, P Aylward, PR Ward, J Tyndall, L Kirwan, L Mwanri Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health 36 (1), 1-60 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Prognostic accuracy of eight frailty instruments for all-cause mortality in Australian primary care RC Ambagtsheer, J Beilby, R Visvanathan, MQ Thompson, E Dent Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 128, 105625 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
THE TEMPORAL SEQUENCE OF FRAILTY, SOCIAL ISOLATION, AND LONELINESS IN OLDER ADULTS ACROSS 21 YEARS F Mehrabi, ML Pomeroy, T Cudjoe, E Jenkins, E Dent, E Hoogendijk Innovation in Aging 8 (Supplement_1), 247-248 , 2024 2024
Older people’s perspectives on frailty screening in primary care settings–a citizens’ jury study A Braunack-Mayer, JM Street, C Reader, LM O’Brien, E Dent, ... BMC Primary Care 25 (1), 407 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
The barriers and enablers for allied health professionals working in aged care and adult disability: A scoping review K Robson, S Nelson, J Kleinschafer, E Dent, R Ganguly Western NSW Health Research Network Inc Symposium, 21-22 , 2024 2024
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Management of frailty: opportunities, challenges, and future directions E Dent, FC Martin, H Bergman, J Woo, R Romero-Ortuno, JD Walston The Lancet 394 (10206), 1376-1386 , 2019 2019 Citations: 1873
Frailty measurement in research and clinical practice: a review E Dent, P Kowal, EO Hoogendijk European journal of internal medicine 31, 3-10 , 2016 2016 Citations: 1659
International clinical practice guidelines for sarcopenia (ICFSR): screening, diagnosis and management E Dent, JE Morley, AJ Cruz-Jentoft, H Arai, SB Kritchevsky, J Guralnik, ... The Journal of nutrition, health and aging 22 (10), 1148-1161 , 2018 2018 Citations: 1346
Physical frailty: ICFSR international clinical practice guidelines for identification and management E Dent, JE Morley, AJ Cruz-Jentoft, L Woodhouse, L Rodríguez-Mañas, ... The journal of nutrition, health & aging 23 (9), 771-787 , 2019 2019 Citations: 1233
Sarcopenia: a time for action. An SCWD position paper J Bauer, JE Morley, AMWJ Schols, L Ferrucci, AJ Cruz‐Jentoft, E Dent, ... Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle 10 (5), 956-961 , 2019 2019 Citations: 849
The Asia-Pacific clinical practice guidelines for the management of frailty E Dent, C Lien, WS Lim, WC Wong, CH Wong, TP Ng, J Woo, B Dong, ... Journal of the American Medical Directors Association 18 (7), 564-575 , 2017 2017 Citations: 746
Integrated care for older people (ICOPE): guidance for person-centred assessment and pathways in primary care World Health Organization World Health Organization , 2019 2019 Citations: 735
Malnutrition in older adults: a wider view - authors’ reply E Dent, H EO Lancet 402 (10416), 1978 , 2023 2023 Citations: 603
Malnutrition screening and assessment in hospitalised older people: a review E Dent, EO Hoogendijk, R Visvanathan, ORL Wright The Journal of nutrition, health and aging 23 (5), 431-441 , 2019 2019 Citations: 337
Adverse effects of frailty on social functioning in older adults: Results from the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam EO Hoogendijk, B Suanet, E Dent, DJH Deeg, MJ Aartsen Maturitas 83, 45-50 , 2016 2016 Citations: 228
Issues of accessibility to health services by older Australians: a review D van Gaans, E Dent Public health reviews 39 (1), 20 , 2018 2018 Citations: 196
Screening for and managing the person with frailty in primary care: ICFSR consensus guidelines JG Ruiz, E Dent, JE Morley, RA Merchant, J Beilby, J Beard, C Tripathy, ... The journal of nutrition, health & aging 24 (9), 920-927 , 2020 2020 Citations: 189
Frailty combined with loneliness or social isolation: an elevated risk for mortality in later life EO Hoogendijk, AP Smit, C van Dam, NA Schuster, S de Breij, ... Journal of the American Geriatrics Society 68 (11), 2587-2593 , 2020 2020 Citations: 179
Consensus guidelines for sarcopenia prevention, diagnosis and management in Australia and New Zealand J Zanker, M Sim, K Anderson, S Balogun, SL Brennan‐Olsen, E Dent, ... Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle 14 (1), 142-156 , 2023 2023 Citations: 176
Which frailty scale for patients admitted via Emergency Department? A cohort study ET Lewis, E Dent, H Alkhouri, J Kellett, M Williamson, S Asha, A Holdgate, ... Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 80, 104-114 , 2019 2019 Citations: 156
Frailty and functional decline indices predict poor outcomes in hospitalised older people E Dent, I Chapman, S Howell, C Piantadosi, R Visvanathan Age and ageing 43 (4), 477-484 , 2016 2016 Citations: 151
Psychosocial factors modify the association of frailty with adverse outcomes: a prospective study of hospitalised older people E Dent, EO Hoogendijk BMC geriatrics 14 (1), 108 , 2014 2014 Citations: 150
Identification and management of frailty in the primary care setting M Abbasi, D Rolfson, AS Khera, J Dabravolskaj, E Dent, L Xia Cmaj 190 (38), E1134-E1140 , 2018 2018 Citations: 144
The challenge of ageing populations and patient frailty: can primary care adapt? D Reeves, S Pye, DM Ashcroft, A Clegg, E Kontopantelis, T Blakeman, ... Bmj 362 , 2018 2018 Citations: 132
Recent developments in frailty identification, management, risk factors and prevention: a narrative review of leading journals in geriatrics and gerontology E Dent, P Hanlon, M Sim, J Jylhävä, Z Liu, DL Vetrano, E Stolz, ... Ageing Research Reviews 91, 102082 , 2023 2023 Citations: 131
