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Frailty and solid-organ transplant candidates: a scoping review.

Jonathan KaoNatasha ReidRuth E HubbardRyan Anthony Peter HomesLeila Shafiee HanjaniElla PearsonBenignus LoganShannon J KingSarah Therese FoxEmily H Gordon
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2022)
Overall, there is great variability in the approach to frailty measurement in this population. Preferably, a validated frailty measurement tool would be incorporated into SOT eligibility assessments internationally with a view to facilitating comparisons between patient sub-groups and national and international transplant services with the ultimate goal of improved patient care.
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