Validation of an automatically generated screening score for frailty: the care assessment need (CAN) score

Validation of an automatically generated screening score for frailty: the care assessment need (CAN) score

Abstract Background Frailty is a state of vulnerability to stressors that is prevalent in older adults and is associated with higher morbidity, mortality and healthcare utilization. Multiple instruments are used to measure frailty; most are time-consuming. The Care Assessment Need (CAN) score is aut...

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Main Authors: Jorge G. Ruiz, Shivani Priyadarshni, Zubair Rahaman, Kimberly Cabrera, Stuti Dang, Willy M. Valencia, Michael J. Mintzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Frailty
Screening
Electronic health records
Veterans
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0802-7

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