Table 1 The Flemish version of the Triage Risk Screening Tool
From: Prediction of functional loss in emergency surgery is possible with a simple frailty screening tool
Items of “The Flemish version of the Triage Risk Screening Tool” | Score | |
|---|---|---|
Yes | No | |
1. Presence of cognitive impairment (disorientation, diagnosis of dementia, or delirium) | 2 | 0 |
2. Lives alone or no caregiver available, willing, or able | 1 | 0 |
3. Difficulty with walking or transfers or fall(s) in the past 6 months | 1 | 0 |
4. Hospitalized in the last 3 months | 1 | 0 |
5. Polypharmacy: ≥ 5 medications | 1 | 0 |