老年人认知衰弱的研究进展

Research progress on cognitive frailty in the elderly

随着平均寿命的延长和全球人口老龄化趋势的加剧,老年人认知衰弱已成为老年医学领域的一个新概念和研究的热点。认知衰弱在老年人中具有一定的可逆性,通过早期筛查和干预,可以有效地恢复或延缓其认知功能的衰退,进而防止向痴呆的转变,成为实现健康老龄化的重要策略。当前,关于认知衰弱的研究还处在初步阶段,其定义和筛查标准尚未统一。本文将对认知衰弱的概念、流行病学状况、评估方法、影响因素和干预策略等方面进行全面回顾,旨在深化医务工作者对老年人认知衰弱的理解,并推动认知衰弱的诊疗及预防工作。

With the increasing average life expectancy and the growing global aging population,cognitive frailty in the elderly has emerged as a new concept and a key focus of research in geriatrics.Cognitive frailty shows potential for reversibility,and early screening and intervention can have a positive impact on either recovering or slowing down cognitive decline in older adults,making it a promising target for promoting healthy aging.However,research on cognitive frailty is still in its nascent stages,and there is no consensus on its definition and screening criteria.This review provides an overview of the current research progress on the definition,epidemiological status,assessment tools,influencing factors,and intervention strategies for cognitive frailty.The aim is to enhance healthcare professionals'understanding of cognitive frailty in the elderly and improve diagnostic,treatment,and prevention approaches.