Frailty index
Frailty Index
The Frailty Index (pronunciation: frayl-tee in-deks) is a comprehensive tool used in geriatric medicine to assess the health status of older individuals. It is a quantitative measure that evaluates the accumulation of health-related deficits in an individual, providing a numerical score that indicates the level of frailty.
Etymology
The term "Frailty Index" is derived from the English words "frailty", which refers to the state of being weak or delicate, and "index", which refers to an indicator or measure of something. The term was first used in the field of geriatric medicine in the early 21st century.
Usage
The Frailty Index is used by healthcare professionals to assess the overall health status of older individuals. It takes into account a wide range of health-related factors, including physical health, mental health, and social factors. The index is calculated by dividing the number of health deficits a person has by the total number of potential deficits that were assessed. The resulting score ranges from 0 (no frailty) to 1 (maximum frailty).
Related Terms
- Geriatric Medicine: The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion, prevention, and treatment of disease and disability in later life.
- Healthcare Professional: A person who is trained and licensed to provide health care services.
- Deficit Accumulation: The process by which health-related problems accumulate over time, leading to a decline in overall health status.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Frailty index
- Wikipedia's article - Frailty index
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