Impact of physical frailty on the clinical outcomes of older patients hospitalized for pneumonia

Aim This study aimed to assess the association between physical frailty and clinical outcomes among older patients hospitalized for pneumonia. Methods This study examined 852 consecutive patients hospitalized for pneumonia between October 2018 and September 2020. Patients who were <65 years old, scheduled for admission, did not receive inpatient rehabilitation, or died during admission were excluded. A short physical performance battery...