Scoping study of definitions and instruments measuring vulnerability in older adults.
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.17451
Abstract: BACKGROUND It is important to foster social participation and health equity, especially for older adults in situations of vulnerability. Despite growing interest in vulnerability, there is no consensus regarding how to define or measure this… read more here.
Keywords: definitions instruments; instruments measuring; measuring vulnerability; vulnerability ... See more keywords
Diagnostic performance of gait speed, G8 and G8 modified indices to screen for vulnerability in older cancer patients: the prospective PF-EC cohort study
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DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.17361
Abstract: Background The diagnostic performance of tools used to screen vulnerability in older cancer patients varies widely. We assessed the diagnostic performance of gait speed (GS) for assessing vulnerability in such patients. Methods All consecutive outpatients… read more here.
Keywords: older cancer; diagnostic performance; vulnerability; oncology ... See more keywords
Mild Cognitive Decline Is a Risk Factor for Scam Vulnerability in Older Adults
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2021.685451
Abstract: Research on elderly financial exploitation has mostly focused on financial abuse that occurs in families and other types of trusted relationships. As such, little is known about financial frauds and scams perpetrated by strangers. Financial… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; vulnerability older; cognitive decline; decline ... See more keywords