Bridging the Developmental Gap: Pediatric Considerations for the ISHLT Consensus Statement on Frailty in Lung Transplantation.

A new commentary addresses gaps in the ISHLT consensus statement on frailty in lung transplantation as it applies to pediatric patients, noting that developmental considerations differ substantially from adult frameworks. The authors highlight the challenges of assessing and managing frailty in children undergoing lung transplantation, where standard adult frailty measures may not be appropriate. Physical therapists involved in pediatric transplant rehabilitation should be aware that specialized, age-adapted assessment tools and prehabilitation strategies may be needed for this population.

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