Frailty status changes are associated with healthcare utilization and subsequent mortality in the elderly population

Abstract Background This study determined (1) whether a change in frailty status after a 1 year follow up is associated with healthcare utilization and evaluated (2) whether a change in frailty status after a 1 year follow up and health care utilization are associated with all-cause mortality in a s...

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Main Authors: Chia-Ming Li, Chih-Hsueh Lin, Chia-Ing Li, Chiu-Shong Liu, Wen-Yuan Lin, Tsai-Chung Li, Cheng-Chieh Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10688-x