The Influencing Factors of Frailty and Quality of Life in Elderly Patients After Spinal Surgery
Zheng Gong,
Fengzhi Su,
Xiaoyu Kang
et al.
Abstract:Background
To study the related factors of frailty and quality of life in elderly patients after spinal surgery.
Methods
The anxiety, depression, frailty, and quality of life of all patients were assessed by the Anxiety screening scale (GAD-7), Depression screening scale (PHQ-9), Frailty screening scale (FRAIL), and European five-dimensional health scale (EQ-5D-5L) 1 day before surgery (DAY-0). A numeric rating scale (NRS) was used to evaluate patients’ pain during acti… Show more
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