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ArticleBMC geriatrics2025

A Delphi consensus-based frailty screening scale for community-dwelling older adults in China.

Qin Wang, Yuhui Zhang, Li Li, Chongyang Zhao, Jia Song, Xin Zhang, Hongmei Wu, Deying Kang

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Qin WangDepartment of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Yuhui ZhangDepartment of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Li LiDepartment of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Chongyang ZhaoDepartment of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Jia SongDepartment of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Xin ZhangDivision of Internal Medicine, Institute of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Hongmei WuCenter for Geriatrics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
Deying KangDepartment of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China. deyingkang@126.com.

Funding

1.3.5 project for disciplines of excellence-Clinical Research Fund, West China Hospital, Sichuan University 2023HXFH0451.3.5 project for disciplines of excellence, West China Hospital, Sichuan University ZYGD23002
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFrailty is a multidimensional condition with increasing relevance in aging populations. However, most existing screening tools used in China are either translated from Western instruments or designed for clinical settings, limiting their cultural and practical applicability for community-based screening. This study aims to develop a multifaceted frailty screening scale tailored to the needs of community-dwelling older adults in China.

methodsA systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to identify high-frequency and high-relevance frailty-related items. Based on these findings, a two-round Delphi survey involving 16 experts in geriatrics, public health, and clinical epidemiology was undertaken to refine, evaluate, and finalize the item pool.

resultsBased on systematic review and Delphi expert consensus, a 22-item screening tool was developed covering physical, psychological, functional, nutritional, medication-related, and social domains.

conclusionsThe Frailty Screening Scale (FSS) demonstrates good content basis and contextual adaptability as a brief frailty screening tool for community-dwelling older adults in China.It may serve as a complementary tool alongside existing frailty assessment instruments.

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ConsensusDelphi TechniqueFrail ElderlyFrailtyGeriatric AssessmentIndependent LivingMass ScreeningAgedAged, 80 and overChinaFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMeta-Analysis as TopicSystematic Reviews as TopicCommunity-dwelling older adultsDelphi methodFrailtyScreening tool development

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