Aim
To determine the burden and effect of frailty on selected clinical outcomes among older patients with pneumonia.
Findings
Our systematic review and meta-analysis results show that one in every two older individuals with pneumonia present frailty, a condition that significantly influences their rates of mortality and readmission, and their hospital stay length.
Message
The integration of geriatric principles into pneumonia management, including functional assessments, nutritional support, and multidisciplinary care, is pivotal to optimize outcomes in this vulnerable population.
