ABSTRACT Objective This scoping review evaluates the effectiveness of community‐based interventions addressing frailty's multidimensional impacts (physical, nutritional, and psychosocial) in older adults, emphasizing nurses’ roles in crisis‐responsive care during pandemics. Design A scoping review was conducted using Arksey outcomes included frailty reduction and quality‐of‐life metrics. Intervention Interventions included physical rehabilitation (e.g., Otago Exercise Program), nutritional optimization, psychosocial support, technology‐enhanced models (e.g., telemedicine), and social engagement. Results Multicomponent interventions outperformed single‐domain approaches, improving gait speed, reducing frailty progression, and mitigating depression. Telemedicine maintained 78% care continuity during lockdowns. Asian family‐centered models excelled, but 84% of evidence came from high‐income countries, highlighting low‐ and middle‐income country (LMIC) gaps. Conclusions Gerontological nurses are pivotal in delivering culturally adapted care by coordinating interprofessional home‐based teams, integrating gerotechnology in resource‐limited settings, and advocating for policy reforms to bridge urban‐rural disparities. These findings underscore nursing's role in equitable, resilient frailty management.
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