Purpose Frailty is a valuable predictor for outcome in elderly ICU patients, and has been
suggested to be used in various decision-making processes prior to and during an ICU …

Purpose To describe pre-ICU frailty in critically ill patients using the Clinical Frailty Scale
(CFS). Methods We included patients≥ 18 years admitted to 2 ICUs in Hamilton, Canada …

Background The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a commonly used frailty measure in intensive
care unit (ICU) settings. We are interested in the test characteristics, especially interrater …

Demand for critical care among older patients is increasing in many countries. Assessment
of frailty may inform discussions and decision making, but acute illness and reliance on …

Purpose Frailty is a recent concept used for evaluating elderly individuals. Our study
determined the prevalence of frailty in intensive care unit (ICU) patients and its impact on the …

Background Very old critical ill patients are a rapid expanding group. To better understand
the magnitude of the challenges involved in intensive care practice for an ageing population …

Frailty may help to predict intensive care unit (ICU) patient outcome. The Dalhousie Clinical
Frailty Scale (DCFS) is validated to assess frailty in ambulatory settings but has not been …

Background Frailty is characterized by increased vulnerability to external stressors. When
frail older adults are admitted to hospital, they are at increased risk of adverse events …

Purpose Frailty is an important predictor for the prognosis of intensive care unit (ICU)
patients. This study examined changes in frailty in the year after ICU admission, and its …

Purpose Very old critical ill patients are a rapid expanding group in the ICU. Indications for
admission, triage criteria and level of care are frequently discussed for such patients …