| Toward a conceptual definition of frail community dwelling older people. | |
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PMID: 20362776 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In order to be able to identify frail community-dwelling older people, a reliable and valid definition of the concept of frailty is necessary. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the literature on conceptual and operational definitions of frailty, and to determine which definitions are most appropriate for identifying frail community-dwelling older people. Therefore, a computerized search was performed in the PubMed database, Web of Science and PsychInfo. A successful definition of frailty reflects a multidimensional approach, makes clear its dynamic state, predicts adverse outcomes, does not include disease, comorbidity or disability, and meets the criterion of practicability. None of the current conceptual and operational definitions meet these criteria. In this article a new integral conceptual definition of frailty is proposed which meets the criteria of a successful definition. |
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Authors:
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Robbert J Gobbens; Katrien G Luijkx; Maria T Wijnen-Sponselee; Jos M Schols |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nursing outlook Volume: 58 ISSN: 1528-3968 ISO Abbreviation: Nurs Outlook Publication Date: 2010 Mar-Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-05 Completed Date: 2010-06-18 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401075 Medline TA: Nurs Outlook Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 76-86 Citation Subset: AIM; IM; N |
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Copyright 2010 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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University of Applied Sciences, Breda, The Netherlands. r.j.j.gobbens@uvt.nl |
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Aged Consensus Frail Elderly* Geriatric Assessment* / methods Homebound Persons* Humans Models, Nursing* Nursing Assessment* / methods Nursing Evaluation Research Research Design Vulnerable Populations |
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