Implication of using cognitive function-related simple questions to stratify the risk of long-term care need: population-based prospective study in Kobe, Japan

• Main Authors: Shinsuke Kojima (Author), Takashi Kikuchi (Author), Yasumasa Kakei (Author), Hisatomo Kowa (Author), Yasuji Yamamoto (Author), Hiroyuki Kajita (Author), Tohmi Osaki (Author), Masanori Fukushima (Author), Ryoma Kayano (Author), Yoji Nagai (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background This study investigated how cognitive function-related simple questions can be used to identify older individuals who are at risk of needing long-term care. Methods This cohort study was conducted in Kobe city, Japan. In 2015, the municipal office distributed the Kihon Checklist...