Table 1.
Geriatric and quality of life-related outcomes included in the systematic review
| Outcome variable | Description | Number of studies matching eligibility criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life (QOL) | QOL questionnaires, health-related QOL, self-rated health | 5 |
| Functional status | Gait speed, grip strength, measures of mobility and balance, use of walking aid, level of exercise, activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental ADL (iADL), living situation | 8 |
| Frailty | Frailty (indexes) | 2 |
| Falls | Falls, fractures | 2 |
| Nutritional status | Nutritional status, malnutrition tests | 2 |
| Body mass index (BMI) | Weight, BMI | 2 |
| Mood and anxiety disorders | Mood (disorder) tests, anxiety (disorder) tests, depression, dysthymia, anxiety disorders | 2 |
| Cognition | Cognitive function tests, dementia, cognitive impairment | 1 |
| Delirium | Delirium | 0 |
| Incontinence | Incontinence (urinary or fecal) | 0 |
| Polypharmacy | Number of drugs, polypharmacy | 0 |
| Sarcopenia | Sarcopenia, muscle strength, muscle mass | 0 |