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26 de jul. de 2022 · 26 julio, 2022 Guillermo Firman. La noción general de fragilidad se entiende ampliamente como un estado de mayor vulnerabilidad a los factores estresantes, que sigue a la disminución de la función y las reservas relacionadas con la edad en múltiples sistemas fisiológicos.
La escala clínica de fragilidad (CFS, Clinical Frailty Scale) explica y describe gráficamente diferentes grados de fragilidad y discapacidad, de acuerdo con su nivel de vulnerabilidad.
Scoring the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) requires clinical judgment. Increased uptake of the CFS internationally – bolstered by the recent COVID-19 pandemic – has led to the CFS being used by many health care professionals who do not have formal training in frailty care.
The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a straightforward and accessible tool that can be used to quickly and simply assess frailty. It has been validated in adults aged over 65 years. This tool can help optimize quality of life outcomes for geriatric patients.
23 de abr. de 2023 · The clinical frailty scale is a 9-point scale that quantifies frailty based on function in individual patients. It is complemented by a visual chart to assist with the classification of frailty. Higher scores indicate increased frailty and associated risks.
Clinical Frailty Scale* 1 Very Fit – People who are robust, active, energetic and motivated. These people commonly exercise regularly. They are among the fittest for their age. 2 Well – People who have no active disease symptoms but are less fit than category 1. Often, they exercise or are very active occasionally, e.g. seasonally.
Si tenemos en cuenta los datos de los estudios longitudinales realizados en España1 empleando el fenotipo de fragilidad, la prevalencia en la franja de 70-75 años es de un 2,5%-6%, entre los 75-80 años es del 6,5%-12%, entre los 80-85 años del 15%-26%, y por encima de los 85 años del 18%-38%[17].
