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Validation of the self-reported domains of the Edmonton Frail Scale in patients 65 years of age and older.

Luxey SirisegaramOluwafemi P OwodunniApril EhrlichCaroline Xu QinDianne BettickSusan L Gearhart
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2023)
This study shows that self-reported EFS may be an optional preoperative tool that can be used in the virtual setting to identify patients at HRF. Early identification of patients at risk for LOI and mortality provides an opportunity to implement targeted strategies to improve patient care.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • chronic kidney disease
  • newly diagnosed
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • physical activity
  • patients undergoing
  • patient reported outcomes
  • middle aged