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The Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index-20 (IVCF-20) Predicts Adverse Outcomes in Older Adults Admitted through the Emergency Department

2025-11-06 geriatric medicine Title + abstract only
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BackgroundFrailty assessment in the Emergency Department (ED) is essential for identifying older adults at risk of adverse outcomes. The 20-item Clinical-Functional Vulnerability Index (IVCF-20) is a rapid, multidimensional screening tool widely used in Brazilian primary care, but its predictive validity in the ED has not been established. We aimed to evaluate the ability of the IVCF-20 to predict 180-day mortality and other adverse outcomes in older adults admitted to a public ED. MethodsObser...

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