The Lausanne cohort Lc65+: A Study on Frailty in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Brigitte Santos-Eggimann, Athanassia Karmaniola, Laurence Seematter-Bagnoud, Jacques Spagnoli, Christophe Büla, Jacques Cornuz, Nicolas Rodondi, Peter Vollenweider, Gérard Waeber, Alain Pécoud
Primary Institution: Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Lausanne Hospital Center
Hypothesis
What are the manifestations, determinants, and outcomes of frailty in the youngest old population?
Conclusion
The Lc65+ study aims to provide insights into frailty and its impact on health in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- The study includes a large sample of older adults to investigate frailty.
- Data collection involves both self-reported questionnaires and objective performance tests.
- The cohort design allows for longitudinal tracking of health outcomes.
Takeaway
This study looks at how frailty affects older people and what can be done to help them stay healthy.
Methodology
The study is a longitudinal, observational cohort study involving baseline data collection through questionnaires and performance tests.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from self-reported data and participant selection.
Limitations
The study may not fully capture all dimensions of frailty, particularly psychosocial factors.
Participant Demographics
Participants are individuals aged 65 to 70 from the non-institutionalized population of Lausanne, Switzerland.
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