The operationalization of fatigue in frailty scales: a systematic review.

CONCLUSION: Fatigue is prominently represented in frailty scales, covering a great diversity in fatigue constructs and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms by which fatigue relates to frailty. Although fatigue items were more prevalent and had a higher weight in physical frailty scales, the operationalization of fatigue leaned more towards psychological constructs. This review can be used as a reference for choosing a suitable frailty scale depending on the type of fatigue of interest.
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Source: Ageing Research Reviews - May 24, 2019 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Knoop V, Costenoble A, Vella Azzopardi R, Vermeiren S, Debain A, Jansen B, Scafoglieri A, Bautmans I, Gerontopole Brussels Study group Tags: Ageing Res Rev Source Type: research