Proposing a novel ABCDEF framework for managing critical illness in geriatrics: challenges and perspectives

The ABCDEF framework offers a structured, holistic approach to geriatric critical care that improves patient-centered outcomes, optimizes resource utilization, and addresses existing gaps in research and clinical practice, ultimately enabling more compassionate, effective, and sustainable care delivery. We advocate for this framework as a proactive strategy to transform the standard of care for a growing and vulnerable patient population, moving beyond mere survival towards meaningful recovery.