A cross sectional study on the different domains of frailty for independent living older adults.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:With the ageing population, there is a stronger focus on supporting older people to live independently as long as possible. One of the important factors to take into consideration for independent living older adults is frailty. This manuscript aims to provide insight into the relation between the different domains of frailty (physical, social and psychological or a combination), health outcomes and wellbeing aspects for independent living older adults. METHODS:This cross sectional community-based study included independent living older adults of 65 years and over who are member of a welfare organisation. The questionnaire contained items on background characteristics, health, quality of life, frailty (Tilburg Frailty Indicator), activities and loneliness. A multivariate analysis

SUBMITTER: Verver D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6397452 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature