A comparison between uni- and multidimensional frailty measures
prevalence, functional status, and relationships with disabilityA comparison between uni- and multidimensional frailty measures
prevalence, functional status, and relationships with disabilitySamenvatting
Background: Over the years, a plethora of frailty assessment tools has been developed. These instruments can be basically grouped into two types of conceptualizations – unidimensional, based on the physical–biological dimension – and multidimensional, based on the connections among the physical, psychological, and social domains. At present, studies on the comparison between uni- and multidimensional frailty measures are limited.
Objective: The aims of this paper were: 1) to compare the prevalence of frailty obtained using a uni- and a multidimensional measure; 2) to analyze differences in the functional status among individuals captured as frail or robust by the two measures; and 3) to investigate relations between the two frailty measures and disability.
Organisatie | Hogeschool Inholland |
Afdeling | Domein Gezondheid, Sport en Welzijn |
Lectoraat | Gezondheid en Welzijn van kwetsbare ouderen |
Jaar | 2015 |
Type | Artikel |
Taal | Engels |