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. 2020 Jul 15;15:1151–1161. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S258634

Table 6.

Multiple-Factor Analysis for the Physical TFI Score

Parameter 95% CI P
HADS: Anxiety -0.113 -0.257, 0.03 0.12
HADS: Depression 0.09 -0.038, 0.217 0.166
GDS 0.212 0.059, 0.364 0.007
Age [years] 0.183 0.061, 0.306 0.004
How is medication taken
 My medication is prepared and given to me by another person Reference item
 My medication is placed in a labeled box -0.991 -1.953, -0.028 0.044
 I take my medication on my own -0.758 -1.668, 0.152 0.101
Can the patient tell how many tablets they take daily
 Yes Reference item
 No -0.265 -1.106, 0.576 0.533
Does the patient read information leaflets
 Yes Reference item
 No 0.264 -0.467, 0.996 0.474

Abbreviations: TFI, Tilburg Frailty Indicator; HADS, hospital anxiety depression scale; GDS, Geriatric Depression Scale.