Journal article
Understanding Frailty Screening: a Domain Mapping Exercise
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Many definitions and operationalisations of frailty exclude psychosocial factors, such as social isolation and mental health, despite considerable evidence of the links between frailty and these factors. This study aimed to investigate the health domains covered by frailty screening tools.
METHODS: A systematic search of the literature was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and PsycInfo were …
Authors
Van Damme JK; Lemmon K; Oremus M; Neiterman E; Stolee P
Journal
Canadian Geriatrics Journal, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 154–161
Publisher
Canadian Geriatrics Society
DOI
10.5770/cgj.24.401
ISSN
1925-8348