A classification tree to assist with routine scoring of the Clinical Frailty Scale

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Authors

Olga Theou · Dalhousie University

Mario Ulises Pérez‐Zepeda · Dalhousie University

Alexandra M van der Valk · Nova Scotia Health Authority

Samuel D. Searle · Nova Scotia Health Authority

Susan E. Howlett · Dalhousie University

Kenneth Rockwood · Dalhousie University

Abstract

a classification tree for scoring the CFS can help with reliable scoring by relatively inexperienced raters. Though an incomplete remedy, a classification tree is a useful support to decision-making and could be used to aid routine scoring of the CFS.

Topics & Keywords

Frailty in Older Adults Nutrition and Health in Aging Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Age and Ageing

Volume 50, Issue 4, pp. 1406-1411

DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afab006

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