Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9299151 Medicina Clínica 2005 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
The defined CP criteria were highly accurate in detecting a population of patients with high attention in Internal Medicine areas, high mortality rates, clinical frailty (more need of hospital care), and significant functional deterioration. Barthel's scale identified correctly this group of patients, and was independently associated with survival.
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