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February 5, 2026The Journal of Frailty & Aging0 citationsOpen Access

Screening and managing frailty in older nursing home residents with Frail-VIG index: Feasibility, reliability and predictive validity for mortality

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CJCristina Jiménez-DomínguezLRLourdes Rexach-CanoCVCarlos Verdejo-Bravo

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the viability and effectiveness of the Frail-VIG index in predicting mortality among elderly nursing home residents.
  • Analyzed the Frail-VIG index for its reliability in nursing home settings.
  • Evaluated its measurement properties among older adults in nursing homes.
  • Assessed predictive ability for mortality correlation.
  • The Frail-VIG index shows strong predictive validity for mortality.
  • Reliability measures indicate its appropriateness for use in nursing homes.
  • Implications suggest improved advanced care planning.

Abstract

The measurement properties of the Frail-VIG in older nursing home residents validate its use in this population and setting. Its predictive ability for mortality suggests important implications for advanced care planning.

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Jiménez-Domínguez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69843360f1d9ada3c1fb0761https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tjfa.2025.100130
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