ArticleAnnals of geriatric medicine and research2023
Domains of the Kihon Checklist Associated with Prefrailty among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
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- Associations of Apathy and Depressive Symptoms With Frailty Domains in Individuals Aged 75 Years Old: A Cross-Sectional Study.Geriatrics & gerontology international · 2026Article
- Association of healthy lifestyle patterns with changes in physical frailty and subjective cognitive function among community-dwelling older adults: a 3-year longitudinal study.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- The Relationship Between Health-Related Quality of Life and Frailty in Older Patients Participating in Early Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation.Circulation reports · 2025Article
- Linear Association between Frailty as Assessed by the Kihon Checklist and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study.Annals of geriatric medicine and research · 2025Article
- Factors Associated with Frailty Transitions Using the Kihon Checklist: A 6-Year Longitudinal Study Among Japanese Residents.Clinical interventions in aging · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundVarious functions are involved in prefrailty. However, no studies have examined more relevant functions. Therefore, this study examined the domains of the Kihon Checklist (KCL) associated with prefrailty by comparing them to robustness measures, using the KCL to comprehensively assess life-related functions in community-dwelling older adults.
methodsThe 194 (mean age, 75±6 years) participants were community-dwelling older adults. Their robustness and preferences were assessed using the Japanese Cardiovascular Health Study criteria. Comprehensive life-related functions were assessed using the KCL, and each physical function was measured.
resultsThe main KCL characteristics associated with robustness and prefrailty were physical function (odds ratio [OR]=1.83; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.17-2.88), nutritional status (OR=8.16; 95% CI, 2.96-22.48), and depressed mood (OR=3.46; 95% CI, 1.76-6.79). In particular, older adults had difficulty moving, including climbing stairs and getting up from a chair, which suggested a strong fear of falling. The participants also reported psychological characteristics such as low life fulfillment, a low sense of self-usefulness, and a strong sense of boredom.
conclusionsPrefrail individuals were characterized by poor physical function and nutritional status, as well as depressive mood. Prefrailty may be prevented or improved by approaches to improve physical function and fear of falling in addition to psychological interventions that encourage activity and a sense of self-usefulness.
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