The Relationship Between Frailty and Psychological Functioning in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review

Frailty and poor psychological functioning remain major aging-related public and clinical health challenges. The multidimensional nature of these constructs, along with diverse assessment methods, complicate the study of their relationship. This study aims to examine the cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between frailty and psychological functioning and explore how their interplay affects health-related outcomes in community-dwelling older adults.