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Association Of Physical Frailty With Cognitive Function And Mood In Older Adults Without Dementia And Depression, Rana Tuna Doğrul, Hacer Doğan Varan, Muhammet Cemal Kizilarslanoğlu, Mustafa Kemal Kiliç, Özgür Kara, Güneş Arik, Meltem Gülhan Hali̇l, Mustafa Cankurtaran, Burcu Balam Doğu
Association Of Physical Frailty With Cognitive Function And Mood In Older Adults Without Dementia And Depression, Rana Tuna Doğrul, Hacer Doğan Varan, Muhammet Cemal Kizilarslanoğlu, Mustafa Kemal Kiliç, Özgür Kara, Güneş Arik, Meltem Gülhan Hali̇l, Mustafa Cankurtaran, Burcu Balam Doğu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Physical frailty is thought to be related with a decline in cognitive function, mood, and social activities, especially in patients with depression and dementia. It is not clear whether or not physical frailty is associated with an impairment in cognitive function and mood in patients without dementia and depression. In this study, we evaluated the association of physical frailty with cognitive function and mood in geriatric patients without dementia and depression. Material and methods: In this study, 612 patients aged 65 years and over were evaluated. Physical frailty was assessed by using Fried criteria. Furthermore, comprehensive geriatric assessment was …