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Examining frailty phenotypes of community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan using the falls risk for older people in the community - Taiwan version (Tw-FROP-Com).
Aging - 1 Apr 2025
Tzeng Ya-Mei, Kao Senyeong, Chen Wun-Sin, Chen Shueh-Fen, Li Shan-Ru, Chiu Yu-Lung, Chang Yu-Tien, Chang Yaw-Wen
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BACKGROUND: Falls are the second leading cause of accidental injury-related deaths among Taiwanese adults aged 65 and older. This study examined the association between Fried frailty phenotypes and fall risk in this population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Keelung City with 375 participants from an Elderly Fall Prevention Program. Frailty was assessed using the modified Fried...
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