A novel easy-to-use index to predict institutionalization and death in older population – a 10-year population-based follow-up study

A novel easy-to-use index to predict institutionalization and death in older population – a 10-year population-based follow-up study

Abstract Background Various indexes have been developed to estimate the risk for mortality, institutionalization, and other adverse outcomes for older people. Most indexes are based on a large number of clinical or laboratory parameters. An index based on only a few parameters would be more practica...

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Main Authors: Elisa Heikkilä, Marika Salminen, Anna Viljanen, Taina Katajamäki, Marja-Kaisa Koivula, Kari Pulkki, Raimo Isoaho, Sirkka-Liisa Kivelä, Matti Viitanen, Minna Löppönen, Tero Vahlberg, Mikko S. Venäläinen, Laura L. Elo, Laura Viikari, Kerttu Irjala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Institutionalization
Mortality
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Index
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-03760-1

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