Development and Initial Validation of the Risk Analysis Index for Measuring Frailty in Surgical Populations

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Authors

Daniel E. Hall · VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Shipra Arya · Emory University

Kendra K. Schmid · University of Nebraska Medical Center

Casey Blaser · University of Nebraska Medical Center

Mark A. Carlson · VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System

Travis L. Bailey · University of Utah

Georgia Purviance

Abstract

The RAI-C and RAI-A represent effective tools for measuring frailty in surgical populations with predictive ability on par with other frailty tools. Moderate correlation between the measures suggests convergent validity. The RAI-C offers the advantage of prospective, preoperative assessment that is proved feasible for large-scale screening in clinical practice. However, further efforts should be directed at determining the optimal components of preoperative frailty assessment.

Topics & Keywords

Frailty in Older Adults Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Hip and Femur Fractures

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA Surgery

Volume 152, Issue 2, pp. 175-175

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.4202

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