Explaining discrepancies in self-reported quality of life in frail older people: a mixed-methods study

Explaining discrepancies in self-reported quality of life in frail older people: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background Most research on multidimensional frailty focuses on deficits and risks of adverse outcomes. However, although some frail older people report a low quality of life (QoL), others still report a relatively high QoL. More knowledge about these discrepancies might give new insight in...

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Main Authors: Anne van der Vorst, G. A. Rixt Zijlstra, Nico De Witte, Ruth G. M. Vogel, Jos M. G. A. Schols, Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen, D-SCOPE Consortium
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Community-dwelling
Multidimensional frailty
Well-being; successful aging
Strengths-based approach
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0641-y

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