GSA 2024 Abstract
ORAL FRAILTY INDEX-8 QUESTIONNAIRE’S VALIDITY & ASSOCIATION WITH SARCOPENIA & PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN OLDER ADULTS
By Herb Howard C. Hernandez, Celestine Zi Qian Lim, Jun Pei Lim, Show 4 more authorsJustin Linghui Chew
Study in peopleBiomarkers
Abstract
Oral frailty (OF) is the age-related decline in oral function, and is associated with negative outcomes, including aspiration, malnutrition, and physical frailty. Despite its importance, validated tools for OF assessment are limited, preventing early detection and intervention.
