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Is the clinical frailty scale a significant predictor of mortality?

Studies have consistently shown that higher Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) scores are significantly associated with increased mortality across diverse patient populations and clinical settings. This predictive power makes the CFS a valuable tool for risk stratification, aiding in clinical decision-making and patient management.

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Is 0.056 a good frailty score? Understanding What Your Frailty Index Means

According to the Electronic Frailty Index (eFI) system used in the UK's National Health Service, a score between 0 and 0.12 is classified as 'fit'. This means that **is 0.056 a good frailty score?** Yes, a score of 0.056 is considered excellent, falling well within the robust, or 'fit,' range and indicating a very low level of frailty.

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