Determining factors that maintain physical function or increase frailty using the Kihon checklist among community-dwelling older adults: a six-year longitudinal study in Agano, Japan

Determining factors that maintain physical function or increase frailty using the Kihon checklist among community-dwelling older adults: a six-year longitudinal study in Agano, Japan

Abstract Background A significant increase in the older adult population in Japan will significantly increase healthcare costs. This study aimed to examine the risk factors contributing to robustness transitioning to frailty in older residents. Methods Participants were aged 70 in 2016 and 76 in 202...

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Main Authors: Norio Imai, Takuya Yoda, Yoji Horigome, Reiko Murakami, Masashi Wakasugi, Toshihide Fujii, Masayuki Ohashi, Hiroyuki Kawashima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Frailty
Kihon Checklist
Japan
Important factor
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04055-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04055-1

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