Table 1.
Health variables and cut-points for the SHARE Frailty Index (FIx). The phenotypic variables underlying the SHARE Frailty Instrument (FIt) are highlighted in bold.
| SHARE code | Variable | Cut-point | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ph049d3 | Difficulties: bathing or showering | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d1 | Difficulties: dressing, including shoes and socks | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph048d3 | Difficulties: getting up from chair | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d2 | Difficulties: walking across a room | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d4 | Difficulties: eating, cutting up food | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph048d7 | Difficulties: reaching or extending arms above shoulder | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d6 | Difficulties: using the toilet, including getting up or down | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph048d5 | Difficulties: climbing one flight of stairs | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph048d9 | Difficulties: lifting or carrying weights over 5 kilos | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d9 | Difficulties: shopping for groceries | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d12 | Difficulties: doing work around the house or garden | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d8 | Difficulties: preparing a hot meal | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d11 | Difficulties: taking medications | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d13 | Difficulties: managing money | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph048d1 | Difficulties: walking 100 metres | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph049d5 | Difficulties: getting in or out of bed | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| Phactiv | Moderate or vigorous physical activity: hardly ever, or never | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| mh011_, mh012_ | Diminution in the desire for food and/or eating less than usual | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| Spheu | Self-perceived health | Very bad = 1, Bad = 0.75, Fair = 0.5, Good = 0.25, Very good = 0 | (13) |
| ph004_ | Long-term illness | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| mh013_ | Fatigue | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| mh002_ | Sad or depressed | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| mh016_ | Lack of enjoyment | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| mh003_ | Hopelessness | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d2 | Doctor told you had: high blood pressure or hypertension | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d1 | Doctor told you had: heart attack | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d4 | Doctor told you had: stroke | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d10 | Doctor told you had: cancer | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d5 | Doctor told you had: diabetes or high blood sugar | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d8 | Doctor told you had: arthritis | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d6 | Doctor told you had: chronic lung disease | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d9 | Doctor told you had: osteoporosis | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph006d14 | Doctor told you had: hip fracture or femoral fracture | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| Orienti | Impaired orientation to date, month, year and day of week (i.e. less than good) | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| Bmi | Body mass index (Kg/m2) deficit | <18.5 or ≥30 = 1 25 to <30 = 0.5 18.5 to <25 = 0 |
(13) |
| ph010d3 | Bothered by: breathlessness | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph010d7 | Bothered by: falling down | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph010d8 | Bothered by: fear of falling down | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| ph010d9 | Bothered by: dizziness, faints or blackouts | Yes = 1, No = 0 | |
| Maxgrip | Grip strength (Kg) deficit |
Men:
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(13) |