A Prospective Comparison of Frailty Scores and Fall Prediction in Acutely Injured Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elderly (65 and older) fall-related injuries are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Although frailty predicts poor outcomes in geriatric trauma, literature comparing frailty scoring systems remains limited. Herein, we evaluated which frailty scoring system best predicts falls over time in the elderly.

Materials and methods

Acute surgical patients 65 y and older were enrolled and prospectively observed. Demographics and frailty, assessed using the FRAIL Scale, Trauma Specific Frailty Index (TSFI), and Canadian Frailty Scale (CSHA-CFS), were collected at enrollment and 3 mo intervals following discharge for 1 y. Surveys queried the total number and timing of falls. Changes in frailty over time were assessed by logistic regression and area under the curv

SUBMITTER: Tejiram S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7736528 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature