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Table 4 Pearson correlations between the GFI subscales and related scales ( n = 119)

From: Multidimensional structure of the Groningen Frailty Indicator in community-dwelling older people

 

RAND-36 physical functioning

Perceived general health (EuroQol-5D) †

HADS

De Jong Gierveld Loneliness scale

GFI subscale:

r (95% CI)

r (95% CI)

r (95% CI)

r (95% CI)

Daily activities

−0.617*

−0.308

0.264

0.003

(−0.72- -0.49)

(−0.46- -0.13)

(0.08-0.43)

(−0.18-0.19)

Health problems

−0.525

−0.480*

0.355

0.367

(−0.64- -0.38)

(−0.66- -0.41)

(0.18-0.51)

(0.20-0.52)

Psychosocial functioning

−0.237

−0.439

0.668*

0.671*

 

(−0.40- -0.06)

(−0.58- -0.28)

(0.55-0.76)

(0.59- 0.76)

  1. Abbreviations: GFI Groningen Frailty Indicator, HADS Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, CI confidence interval.
  2. *Bold loadings represent related scales.
  3. †Perceived general health item of the EuroQol-5D questionnaire.