Concurrent and Predictive Validity of a New Frailty Risk Index "FR-IC Index": A Follow-Up Study of Older Outpatients.
The FR-IC index demonstrated good concurrent validity for baseline disability and significant predictive validity for 1-year deterioration in disability among older outpatients. This tool may enable effective risk stratification and seamless monitoring of physical and mental capacities across the aging trajectory in clinical settings.
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Kinoshita Kinoshita, Otsuka Otsuka, Satake Satake, Nishita Nishita, Makizako Makizako, Mizokami Mizokami, Kabayama Kabayama, Kamide Kamide, Akatsu Akatsu, Arai Arai
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