Risk prediction models for frailty in older adults: A systematic review and critical appraisal.

Journal: International journal of nursing studies
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Frailty can lead to increased adverse health outcomes in older adults. Risk prediction models for frailty have benefits in guiding the prevention. Studies have increasingly focused on the development of risk prediction models for frailty in older adults. The quality and clinical applicability of these models remain unknown.

Authors

  • Ling-Na Kong
    School of Nursing, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China. Electronic address: kongln@cqmu.edu.cn.
  • Li Yang
    Department of Pharmacy, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
  • Qiong Lyu
    Department of General Practice, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
  • Dun-Xiu Liu
    Department of General Practice, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
  • Jun Yang
    Cardiovascular Endocrinology Laboratory, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia; Department of Medicine, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.