Frailty and mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionsOur results indicated that frailty significantly increased the overall mortality risk in patients with CKD and ESRD, especially in dialysis patients. Frailty can be regarded as a novel independent predictor of mortality for patients with CKD and dialysis.
Source: International Urology and Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research