Development and validation of retrospective electronic frailty index using operational data of aged care homes

Development and validation of retrospective electronic frailty index using operational data of aged care homes

Abstract Background Although elderly population is generally frail, it is important to closely monitor their health deterioration to improve the care and support in residential aged care homes (RACs). Currently, the best identification approach is through time-consuming regular geriatric assessments...

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Main Authors: Tabinda Sarwar, Antonio Jose Jimeno Yepes, Xiuzhen Zhang, Jeffrey Chan, Irene Hudson, Sarah Evans, Lawrence Cavedon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Frail elderly
Frailty index
Mortality
Health deterioration
Aged care homes
Electronic health records
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03616-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03616-0

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