Frailty, Oral frailty
Conditions
Interventions
Study participants will receive frailty and oral frailty assessments, oral diadochokinesis measurement, handgrip strength measurement, calf circumference measurement, and feedback on the assessment re
Sponsors
The University of Tokyo
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study population consists of elderly residents of the local community. The inclusion criteria are: (1) age 65 or older; (2) polypharmacy (five or more prescription medications); (3) not certified as requiring long-term care; and (4) having provided informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The exclusion criteria are as follows: (1) under 65 years of age; (2) taking fewer than five prescription medications; (3) individuals certified as requiring long-term care; and (4) those who do not provide informed consent for the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frailty (Eleven-Check Questionnaire), oral frailty (OF-5 Questionnaire), grip strength, calf circumference, oral diadokinesis | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactTomoki Tanaka
The University of Tokyo Institute of Gerontology
Outcome results
None listed