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The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a straightforward and accessible tool that can be used to quickly and simply assess frailty. It has been validated in adults aged over 65 years.
Apr 23, 2023 · The clinical frailty scale is a 9-point scale that quantifies frailty based on function in individual patients. It is complemented by a visual chart to assist with the classification of frailty. Higher scores indicate increased frailty and associated risks.
Scoring the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) requires clinical judgment. Increased uptake of the CFS internationally – bolstered by the recent COVID-19 pandemic – has led to the CFS being used by many health care professionals who do not have formal training in frailty care.
Clinical Frailty Scale* 1 Very Fit – People who are robust, active, energetic and motivated. These people commonly exercise regularly. They are among the fittest for their age. 2 Well – People who have no active disease symptoms but are less fit than category 1. Often, they exercise or are very active occasionally, e.g. seasonally.
Feb 15, 2021 · Frailty, which is a geriatric syndrome that affects 5% to 17% of older adults, is a state of increased vulnerability across multiple health domains that leads to adverse health outcomes. Frail...
Five of the most referenced screening and assessment tools for frailty, considering a person’s physical performance, nutritional status, cognition, mental health and health supports.
Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability to poor resolution of homoeostasis after a stressor event, which increases the risk of adverse outcomes (1). It can be assessed quickly and simply using the Clinical Frailty Scale (Appendix 1).
