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Howard Bergman

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Oral and Poster Papers Submitted for Presentation at the 5th Congress of the EUGMS “Geriatric Medicine in a Time of Generational Shift September 3–6,…

2008

GerontologyGeriatrics0303 health sciencesmedicine.medical_specialtyNutrition and Dietetics030309 nutrition & dieteticsGeriatrics gerontologybusiness.industrymedia_common.quotation_subjectAlternative medicineMedicine (miscellaneous)03 medical and health sciencesPresentation0302 clinical medicinemedicine030212 general & internal medicineGeriatrics and GerontologybusinessQuality of Life Researchmedia_commonThe Journal of Nutrition Health and Aging
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Searching for an Operational Definition of Frailty: A Delphi Method Based Consensus Statement. The Frailty Operative Definition-Consensus Conference …

2012

International audience; Abstract BACKGROUND: There is no consensus regarding the definition of frailty for clinical uses. METHODS: A modified Delphi process was used to attempt to achieve consensus definition. Experts were selected from different fields and organized into five Focus Groups. A questionnaire was developed and sent to experts in the area of frailty. Responses and comments were analyzed using a pre-established strategy. Statements with an agreement more than or equal to 80% were accepted. RESULTS: Overall, 44% of the statements regarding the concept of frailty and 18% of the statements regarding diagnostic criteria were accepted. There was consensus on the value of screening fo…

GerontologyAgingmedicine.medical_specialtyDelphi TechniqueFrail Elderly[SDV]Life Sciences [q-bio]MEDLINEDelphi methodDebate & Analysis03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineHumansMedicineMedical physics030212 general & internal medicine10. No inequalityExpert TestimonyGeriatric AssessmentAgedStatement (computer science)Operational definitionbusiness.industryConsensus conferenceFocus GroupsFocus groupAdditional research3. Good healthIdentification (information)Geriatrics and Gerontologybusiness030217 neurology & neurosurgery
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