Characterising frailty in the clinical setting-a comparison of different approaches

Characterising frailty in the clinical setting-a comparison of different approaches

The first aim of this study was to operationalise Fried's and Rockwood's frailty assessment methods in clinical populations relevant to the practicing geriatrician. In addition, the modified frailty score was compared to existing approaches. Adapted from the source document.

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Veröffentlicht in:Age and ageing 2009-01, Vol.38 (1), p.115-119
Hauptverfasser: Hubbard, Ruth E, O'mahony, M Sinead, Woodhouse, Ken W
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Clinical assessment
Elderly people
Geriatricians
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Zusammenfassung:The first aim of this study was to operationalise Fried's and Rockwood's frailty assessment methods in clinical populations relevant to the practicing geriatrician. In addition, the modified frailty score was compared to existing approaches. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:0002-0729
DOI:10.1093/ageing/afn244