Prevalence and risk factors of frailty among home care clients

Prevalence and risk factors of frailty among home care clients

Abstract Background Frailty is a common problem among older people and it is associated with an increased risk of death and long-term institutional care. Early identification of frailty is necessary to prevent a further decline in the health status of home care clients. The aims of the present study...

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Main Authors: Minna Miettinen, Miia Tiihonen, Sirpa Hartikainen, Irma Nykänen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
aCGA
Aged
Home care
Malnutrition
Risk of malnutrition
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0660-8

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