biostudies-literature00630Jung HWAsan Institute for Life Science, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea1242-1250https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC8435494biostudies-literatureUnknown36(5)<h4>Background/aims</h4>We aimed to assess the validity of the Korean translated version of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) in determining the frailty status in geriatric outpatients.<h4>Methods</h4>The records of 123 ambulatory outpatients who had undergone CFS and comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs) including measurements for the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) frailty scale and the frailty index (CGA-FI) were analyzed. Correlations between CFS, CHS frailty scale, and CGA-FI were assessed. The ability of CFS to classify frailty status was calculated using the CHS frailty scale and CGA-FI as references.<h4>Results</h4>The mean CFS score was 3.2 in the study population, with a mean age of 77.49 years (45.5% men). Individuals with higher CFS scores were older, had a greater burden of chronic diseases, and worse daily functions and cognitive performance. CFS scores positively correlated with CGA-FI (B = 0.78, p < 0.001) and CHS frailty scale (B = 0.67, p < 0.001) scores. For CFS, C-statistics to classify frailty by CGA-FI and CHS scale were 0.905 and 0.826, respectively. The cut-off value of CFS ≥ 4 maximized Youden's J to classify frailty by both the CHS scale and CGAFI.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The CFS is a valid screening tool to assess the frailty status in outpatients of a geriatric clinic in Korea. As a simple and quick measure, the CFS may facilitate frailty assessments in real-world clinical practice.The Korean journal of internal medicineValidity of the Clinical Frailty Scale in Korean older patients at a geriatric clinic.PMC84354942018IF0413Jang IYPark CMHan SJJung HWBack JYPark SLee E63falseValidity of the Clinical Frailty Scale in Korean older patients at a geriatric clinic.<h4>Background/aims</h4>We aimed to assess the validity of the Korean translated version of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) in determining the frailty status in geriatric outpatients.<h4>Methods</h4>The records of 123 ambulatory outpatients who had undergone CFS and comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs) including measurements for the Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS) frailty scale and the frailty index (CGA-FI) were analyzed. Correlations between CFS, CHS frailty scale, and CGA-FI were assessed. The ability of CFS to classify frailty status was calculated using the CHS frailty scale and CGA-FI as references.<h4>Results</h4>The mean CFS score was 3.2 in the study population, with a mean age of 77.49 years (45.5% men). Individuals with higher CFS scores were older, had a greater burden of chronic diseases, and worse daily functions and cognitive performance. CFS scores positively correlated with CGA-FI (B = 0.78, p < 0.001) and CHS frailty scale (B = 0.67, p < 0.001) scores. For CFS, C-statistics to classify frailty by CGA-FI and CHS scale were 0.905 and 0.826, respectively. The cut-off value of CFS ≥ 4 maximized Youden's J to classify frailty by both the CHS scale and CGAFI.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The CFS is a valid screening tool to assess the frailty status in outpatients of a geriatric clinic in Korea. As a simple and quick measure, the CFS may facilitate frailty assessments in real-world clinical practice.2021-01-01T00:00:00Z2021 Sep2024-02-15T03:19:13.797Z2022-02-11T13:24:52.283ZS-EPMC84354943450332010.3904/kjim.2020.652