Assessment of physical function of hospitalized older patients in routine clinical practice predicts 1-year mortality; A cohort study of 5,062 medical and surgical patients

In older medical and surgical hospitalised patients with reduced physical function (CAS, 30s-STS or HGS) 1-year mortality was markedly increased. This simple test battery is rapid and low-cost and can easily be implemented in other hospitals, acute care facilities, and across sectors.