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Fried Frailty Phenotype (Female)

Identifies frailty using 5 phenotype components: weight loss, weakness, exhaustion, slow gait, and low physical activity.

INSTRUCTIONS

Assess all 5 Fried phenotype components. Each positive criterion scores 1 point.

Unintentional Weight Loss*

Self reported loss of 10 lb (4.5 kg)+1

Documented weight loss of 5% (or more) of total body weight+1

The patient does not meet criteria0

Slow Walking Speed*

Women (height in inches) ≤ 62.5 in: ≥ 7 seconds+1

Women (height in inches) > 62.5 in: ≥ 6 seconds+1

The patient does not meet criteria0

Weakness*

Women (body mass index; grip strength) ≤ 23: ≤ 37.5 lb (17 kg)+1

Women (body mass index; grip strength) 23.1 to 26: ≤ 38 lb (17.3 kg)+1

Women (body mass index; grip strength) 26.1 to 29: ≤ 39.5 lb (18 kg)+1

Women (body mass index; grip strength) > 29: ≤ 46 lb (21 kg)+1

The patient does not meet criteria0

Exhaustion*

Most or all of the time+1

A moderate amount of the time+1

Some or a little of the time0

Rarely or none of the time0

The patient does not meet criteria0

Low Physical Activity*

Women: < 270 kcals per week+1

The patient does not meet criteria0

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