Assessment of geriatric syndromes and physical function in people living with HIV

Virulence. 2017 Jul 4;8(5):586-598. doi: 10.1080/21505594.2016.1245269. Epub 2016 Oct 7.

Abstract

As the number of older adults living with HIV continues to increase, understanding how to incorporate geriatric assessments within HIV care will be critical. Assessment of geriatric syndromes and physical function can be useful tools for HIV clinicians and researchers to help identify the most vulnerable older adults and to better understand the aging process in people living with HIV (PLWH). This review focuses on the assessment of falls, frailty, and physical function, first in the general population of older adults, and includes a specific focus on use of these assessments in older adults living with HIV.

Keywords: HIV; aging; disability; falls; frailty; geriatric syndrome.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging*
  • Disability Evaluation
  • Female
  • Frailty
  • Geriatric Assessment*
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Physical Fitness*