Edmonton Frail Scale | QxMD
qxmd.com › calculator_595 › edmonton-frail-scaleThe Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) was developed as a practical tool to be used by health care providers without specialized geriatrics training. The EFS assesses 9 domains: cognition, general health status, functional independence, social support, medication use, nutrition, mood, continence, and functional performance.
Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS)
edmontonfrailscale.org“ There hasn’t been enough education about how important frailty is and I think that the more people are looking for it, the more they will find it. I think that the Edmonton Frail Scale is something that everyone can adopt and get behind. ” — Jennifer Russill (Physiotherapist, Systems Case Manager, Edmonton, Alberta)
Edmonton Frail Scale - Medscape
reference.medscape.com › 595 › edmonton-frail-scaleFrailty is characterized by a state of vulnerability to medical stressors. Defining and measuring frailty has gained attention due to improved understanding that frailty is linked to poor patient outcomes. The Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) was developed as a practical tool to be used by health care providers without specialized geriatrics training.