The construction of an evaluation index system for the health vulnerability of frail and vulnerable older persons in nursing homes: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Given the physiological decline in late life, coupled with an elevated risk of various diseases and anticipated adverse events, frail and vulnerable older persons in nursing homes are a principal group that is vulnerable to health risks, thereby manifesting a triple vulnerability comprising "physical-mental-economic" aspects. However, standardized assessments of health vulnerability in frail and vulnerable older persons within nursing homes in China are currently lacking, and an evaluation index system has not yet been undeveloped. Therefore, the aim of this study was to construct an index system for comprehensively evaluating the health vulnerability of frail and vulnerable older persons in nursing homes, aiming to offer personalized elderly care services as a reference

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495867 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature