Health Related Quality of Life Among Frail and Pre-Frail Older Adults in Taiwan
Summary: Background: The frail older population is increasing rapidly. More understanding for the frail status and quality of life (QOL) among older adults is important. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey. The Fried Frailty Criteria (FFC), Barthel Index scale, and World Health Organiz...
Main Authors: | Yen-Chun Lin, Jung-Chen Chang, Ya-Mei Chen, Chia-Ming Li, Lian-Hua Huang |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Taiwan Society of Geriatric Emergency and Critical Medicine (TSGECM)
2017-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Gerontology |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1873959817302879 |
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