Frailty Assessment in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Comparison of 3 Diagnostic Instruments

ConclusionsOur results suggest that different frailty instruments may capture over-lapping albeit distinct constructs, and thus may not be used interchangeably. FRAIL has utility for quick screening, and any positive response should trigger further assessment, including evaluation for depression, social vulnerability and malnutrition.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research