Functional continuum

Functional continuum is associated with mortality in humans (HR 2.82, 95% CI 1.63–4.86).

“At FC level 5, the mortality risk was nearly three times higher than that of the functionally independent group (HR=2.82, 95 % CI=1.63 to 4.86).”

HumansFC level 5 compared with the functionally independent group5 yearsn = 1,755

Verification of the modified functional continuum scale for mortality risk stratification: The Rugao longitudinal aging study

Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.)·20 Aug 2025