Do commonly used frailty models predict mortality, loss of autonomy and mental decline in older adults in northwestern Russia? A prospective cohort study
Frailty prevalence differs across countries depending on the models used to assess it that are based on various conceptual and operational definitions. This study aims to assess the clinical validity of three frailty models among community-dwelling older adults in north-western Russia where there is...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2016
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| Online Access: | https://lirias.kuleuven.be/handle/123456789/541020 https://lirias.kuleuven.be/bitstream/123456789/541020/1//frailtyrussia.pdf |
| Summary: | Frailty prevalence differs across countries depending on the models used to assess it that are based on various conceptual and operational definitions. This study aims to assess the clinical validity of three frailty models among community-dwelling older adults in north-western Russia where there is a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease and lower life expectancy than in European countries. status: published |
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