The validity of the "Kihon Check-list" as an index of frailty and its biomarkers and inflammatory markers in elderly people

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Authors

Kishiko Ogawa · Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

Yoshinori Fujiwara · Akita University of Nursing and Welfare

Hiroto Yoshida · Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology

Mariko Nishi · Akita University of Nursing and Welfare

Taro Fukaya · Akita University of Nursing and Welfare

Miji Kim · Akita University of Nursing and Welfare

Hidenori Amano

Abstract

The KCL items 1-20 can be used as a frailty index for Japanese elderly population. IL-6 and β(2)-MG are potential candidates for biomarkers of frailty.

Topics & Keywords

Frailty in Older Adults Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalitiesGender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Nippon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi Japanese Journal of Geriatrics

Volume 48, Issue 5, pp. 545-552

DOI: 10.3143/geriatrics.48.545

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