Preventing mobility disability in Europe: a health economics perspective from the SPRINTT study.
In a global context of population aging, gaining better knowledge of the mechanisms leading to loss of autonomy has become a major objective, notably with the aim of implementing effective preventive health policies. The concept of frailty, originally introduced in gerontology and geriatrics as a precursor state to functional dependency, appears as a useful tool in this specific context. The "Sarcopenia and Physical fRailty IN older people: multi-componenT Treatment strategies" (SPRINTT) project will provide a unique opportunity to explore health economics issues associated with frailty. In terms of health economics, the loss of autonomy approach retained here focuses on the economic and social causes and consequences of the onset of frailty in older adults, and examines the challenges not only in terms of health system efficiency but also in terms of social protection.
LIRAES (EA 4470), Chaire "Health Economics and Ageing", Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France.
Nicolas
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Sirven
LIRAES (EA 4470), Chaire "Health Economics and Ageing", Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France. thomas.rapp@parisdescartes.fr.
Thomas
T
Rapp
School of Health Economics and Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Silvia
S
Coretti
School of Health Economics and Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Matteo
M
Ruggeri
School of Health Economics and Management, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Americo
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Cicchetti
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics*; D005060:Europe; D016330:Frail Elderly; D006801:Humans; D019957:Motor Skills Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011314:Preventive Health Services / Q000191:economics*; D012307:Risk Factors; D055948:Sarcopenia / Q000191:economics* / Q000517:prevention & control
Aging; Dependency; Frailty; Health economics; Research