Implication of using cognitive function-related simple questions to stratify the risk of long-term care need: population-based prospective study in Kobe, Japan

Implication of using cognitive function-related simple questions to stratify the risk of long-term care need: population-based prospective study in Kobe, Japan

Abstract Background This study investigated how cognitive function-related simple questions can be used to identify older individuals who are at risk of needing long-term care. Methods This cohort study was conducted in Kobe city, Japan. In 2015, the municipal office distributed the Kihon Checklist...

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Main Authors: Shinsuke Kojima, Takashi Kikuchi, Yasumasa Kakei, Hisatomo Kowa, Yasuji Yamamoto, Hiroyuki Kajita, Tohmi Osaki, Masanori Fukushima, Ryoma Kayano, Yoji Nagai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Health Research Policy and Systems
Subjects:
Dementia
Frailty
Long-term care
Administrative data
Population-based study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00920-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00920-4

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