Detecting frail, older adults and identifying their strengths: results of a mixed-methods study

Detecting frail, older adults and identifying their strengths: results of a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background The debate on frailty in later life focuses primarily on deficits and their associations with adverse (health) outcomes. In addition to deficits, it may also be important to consider the abilities and resources of older adults. This study was designed to gain insights into the li...

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Main Authors: Sarah Dury, Eva Dierckx, Anne van der Vorst, Michaël Van der Elst, Bram Fret, Daan Duppen, Lieve Hoeyberghs, Ellen De Roeck, Deborah Lambotte, An-Sofie Smetcoren, Jos Schols, Gertrudis Kempen, G.A. Rixt Zijlstra, Jan De Lepeleire, Birgitte Schoenmakers, Dominique Verté, Nico De Witte, Tinie Kardol, Peter Paul De Deyn, Sebastiaan Engelborghs, Liesbeth De Donder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Frail elderly
Caregivers
Social participation
Health literacy
Independent living
Quality of life
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5088-3

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