RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FRAILTY STATUS CHANGE: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY IN A GERIATRIC OUTPATIENT SETTING

Abstract

Background: There has been limited research on the factors that predispose individuals to changes in frailty status. This study aims to identify the risk factors that lead to changes in frailty status among older adults. Methods: Participants were recruited from a prospective geriatric outpatient cohort at a medical center.