Frailty in elderly residents in the household enrolled in a health unit in northern Portugal

• Main Authors: Ana Faria (Author), Maria Manuela Ferreira Pereira da Silva Martins (Author), José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera (Author), Olga Maria Pimenta Lopes Ribeiro (Author), Esmeralda Faria Fonseca (Author), Joana Martins Flores (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Portuguesa dos Enfermeiros de Reabilitação, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: With the increase in longevity and decline in the physical, psychological and social function of the elderly, it is essential to understand the sociodemographic and health conditions that contribute to frailty. Objectives: To analyze the frailty profile of the elderly in a health unit...