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The Geriatric-eight (G8), Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI), and Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) were used to assess frailty.

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The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) was used to assess the frailty of patients. The CFS scores ranged from 1 (very fit) to 9 (terminally ill). Patients were categorized into three groups: non-frail (CFS ...

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A key measurement is the clinical frailty score (CFS), which helps track a senior’s overall frailty status and ability to perform daily activities independently. Chao said: “For example, we aim to ...