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Validation of replacement questions for slowness and weakness to assess the Fried Phenotype: a cross-sectional study.
European geriatric medicine - 1 Oct 2020
Van der Elst Michael C J, Schoenmakers Birgitte, Op Het Veld Linda P M, De Roeck Ellen E, Van der Vorst Anne, Schols Jos M G A, De Lepeleire Jan, Kempen Gertrudis I J M
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: When screening large populations, performance-based measures can be difficult to conduct because they are time consuming and costly, and require well-trained assessors. The aim of the present study is to validate a set of questions replacing the performance-based measures slowness and weakness as part of the Fried frailty phenotype (FRIED-P). METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among...
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