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Table 5 Results of the DMMSa Wave II definition of frailty including Short Form-36 and individual component scores n = 96

From: Frailty in end-stage renal disease: comparing patient, caregiver, and clinician perspectives

Short Form-36 Scale Scores [median (Q1-Q3)]

 Physical Functioning

45 (25–75)

 Role Limitations due to Physical Problems

31 (13–56)

 Bodily Pain

52 (31–84)

 General Health

35 (24–51)

 Vitality

34 (19–56)

 Social Functioning

56 (38–81)

 Role Limitations due to Emotional Problemsb

75 (42–100)

 General Mental Health

72 (60–85)

 Physical Component Summaryb

35 (29–43)

 Mental Component Summaryb

48 (38–54)

Poor Endurance/Exhaustion, n (%)

69 (72)

Unintentional Weight Loss, n (%)

10 (10)

Physical Inactivity, n (%)

93 (97)

Slowness/Weakness, n (%)

75 (78)

DMMS Wave II Definition of Frailty, n (%)

75 (78)

  1. aDialysis Morbidity and Mortality Study
  2. b n = 95