Epistemology

Association (psychology)

Nursing

Philosophy

Emergency medicine

Gerontology

Nursing homes

Medicine

CHEST Journal

Frailty is a strong indicator of vulnerability among older persons, but its association with ICU outcomes has not been evaluated prospectively (ie, with objective measurements obtained prior to ICU admission). Our objective was to prospectively evaluate the relationship between frailty and post-ICU disability, incident nursing home admission, and death.

The Association of Frailty With Post-ICU Disability, Nursing Home Admission, and Mortality