SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.

<h4>Background</h4>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality among older adults. Mecklenburg-West Pomerania has the highest CKD prevalence in Germany and Europe, however, its impact on frailty prevention strategies in primary...

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Main Authors: Maik Gollasch, Yulia Komleva, Dmitry Tsvetkov, Felix Morof, Mladen V Tzvetkov, Till Ittermann, Marcus Vollmer, Uta Zahn-Tesch, Holger Kock, Franziska Schuster, Neeltje van den Berg, Henry Völzke, Stefan Engeli, Lieven Kennes, Marwan Mannaa
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Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324001
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author Maik Gollasch
Yulia Komleva
Dmitry Tsvetkov
Felix Morof
Mladen V Tzvetkov
Till Ittermann
Marcus Vollmer
Uta Zahn-Tesch
Holger Kock
Franziska Schuster
Neeltje van den Berg
Henry Völzke
Stefan Engeli
Lieven Kennes
Marwan Mannaa
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Yulia Komleva
Dmitry Tsvetkov
Felix Morof
Mladen V Tzvetkov
Till Ittermann
Marcus Vollmer
Uta Zahn-Tesch
Holger Kock
Franziska Schuster
Neeltje van den Berg
Henry Völzke
Stefan Engeli
Lieven Kennes
Marwan Mannaa
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description <h4>Background</h4>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality among older adults. Mecklenburg-West Pomerania has the highest CKD prevalence in Germany and Europe, however, its impact on frailty prevention strategies in primary care remains poorly understood. The SHIP-AGE/MV-FIT study aims to investigate the role of CKD in frailty incidence.<h4>Methods</h4>The SHIP-AGE/MV-FIT cohort is a prospective, longitudinal, population-based observational study targeting individuals [Formula: see text] 65 years with mGFR >30 mL/min. The cohort will consist of approximately 820 elderly participants who will be monitored over a three-year period. They will undergo a comprehensive, multi-factorial geriatric assessment, along with a structured monitoring and management program aimed at preventing frailty. The program incorporates evidence-based, multi-component care, including physical activity, medication review, nutritional optimization, and fall prevention strategies.<h4>Discussion</h4>SHIP-AGE/MV-FIT will clarify CKD's role in frailty progression and identify mechanisms underlying frailty and pre-frailty. Additionally, the study aims to implement and evaluate multi-component healthcare strategies for frailty and fall prevention, assess patient adherence and quality of life, and explore elderly individuals' experiences with primary care interventions. By integrating SHIP-AGE data with findings from the SHIP (Study of Health in Pomerania) cohorts in our region, this research will contribute to evidence-based strategies for maintaining health, independence, and well-being in aging populations, particularly in rural primary care settings, such as Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.
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spelling doaj-art-86b11d3b87774a6b831eec44a4bcf0db2025-08-20T03:27:07ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032025-01-01206e032400110.1371/journal.pone.0324001SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.Maik GollaschYulia KomlevaDmitry TsvetkovFelix MorofMladen V TzvetkovTill IttermannMarcus VollmerUta Zahn-TeschHolger KockFranziska SchusterNeeltje van den BergHenry VölzkeStefan EngeliLieven KennesMarwan Mannaa<h4>Background</h4>Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality among older adults. Mecklenburg-West Pomerania has the highest CKD prevalence in Germany and Europe, however, its impact on frailty prevention strategies in primary care remains poorly understood. The SHIP-AGE/MV-FIT study aims to investigate the role of CKD in frailty incidence.<h4>Methods</h4>The SHIP-AGE/MV-FIT cohort is a prospective, longitudinal, population-based observational study targeting individuals [Formula: see text] 65 years with mGFR >30 mL/min. The cohort will consist of approximately 820 elderly participants who will be monitored over a three-year period. They will undergo a comprehensive, multi-factorial geriatric assessment, along with a structured monitoring and management program aimed at preventing frailty. The program incorporates evidence-based, multi-component care, including physical activity, medication review, nutritional optimization, and fall prevention strategies.<h4>Discussion</h4>SHIP-AGE/MV-FIT will clarify CKD's role in frailty progression and identify mechanisms underlying frailty and pre-frailty. Additionally, the study aims to implement and evaluate multi-component healthcare strategies for frailty and fall prevention, assess patient adherence and quality of life, and explore elderly individuals' experiences with primary care interventions. By integrating SHIP-AGE data with findings from the SHIP (Study of Health in Pomerania) cohorts in our region, this research will contribute to evidence-based strategies for maintaining health, independence, and well-being in aging populations, particularly in rural primary care settings, such as Mecklenburg-West Pomerania.https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324001
spellingShingle Maik Gollasch
Yulia Komleva
Dmitry Tsvetkov
Felix Morof
Mladen V Tzvetkov
Till Ittermann
Marcus Vollmer
Uta Zahn-Tesch
Holger Kock
Franziska Schuster
Neeltje van den Berg
Henry Völzke
Stefan Engeli
Lieven Kennes
Marwan Mannaa
SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.
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title SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.
title_full SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.
title_fullStr SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.
title_full_unstemmed SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.
title_short SHIP-AGE: Frailty, renal function, and multi-component primary care in rural Mecklenburg-West Pomerania (MV-FIT)- study protocol.
title_sort ship age frailty renal function and multi component primary care in rural mecklenburg west pomerania mv fit study protocol
url https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0324001
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