Evaluation of frailty status among older people living in urban communities by Edmonton Frail Scale in Wuhu, China: a cross-sectional study.

CONCLUSIONS: There are high percentage of frail older Chinese adults in urban area. The present study findings could provide better understanding of the factors associated with frailty status of this population. Early screening for frailty using a simple scale such as the Edmonton Frail Scale should be undertaken in health settings in China. Impact statement: Nurses should be encouraged to undertake early screening for frailty using the EFS in clinical practice in China. PMID: 30479179 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Contemporary Nurse - Category: Nursing Tags: Contemp Nurse Source Type: research