Validity and reliability of the Thai version of the simple frailty questionnaire (T-FRAIL) with modifications to improve its diagnostic properties in the preoperative setting

• Main Authors: Warut T.Sriwong, Waroonkarn Mahavisessin, Varalak Srinonprasert, Arunotai Siriussawakul, Wichai Aekplakorn, Panita Limpawattana, Patumporn Suraarunsumrit, Rachaneekorn Ramlee, Titima Wongviriyawong
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/74295
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Several methods are available for identifying frailty, but limited tools have been validated in Thai context. Our objective was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Thai version of the Simple Frailty Questionnaire (T- FRAIL) compared to the Thai Frailty Index (TFI) and to expl...