A frailty index derived from a standardized comprehensive geriatric assessment predicts mortality and aged residential care admission

A frailty index derived from a standardized comprehensive geriatric assessment predicts mortality and aged residential care admission

Abstract Background Frailty in older adults is a condition characterised by a loss or reduction in physiological reserve resulting in increased clinical vulnerability. However, evidence suggests that frailty may be modifiable, and identifying frail older people could help better target specific heal...

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Main Authors: Rosie Burn, Ruth E. Hubbard, Richard J. Scrase, Rebecca K. Abey-Nesbit, Nancye M. Peel, Philip J. Schluter, Hamish A. Jamieson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Aged care
Frailty index
Geriatric assessment
Community dwelling older people
Minimum data set
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-1016-8

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