Exploring the Relationship Between ICOPE Framework and Frailty Among Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals

Exploring the Relationship Between the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Framework and Frailty Among Community-dwelling Elderly Individuals

This study aims to (1) compare the assessment outcome of the ICOPE-I and ICOPE-S, and (2) investigate the correlation between both versions of the ICOPE step 1 screening tools and frailty in Taiwan.

The prevalence of frailty among the elderly increases annually as the population ages. The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework, which aims to support healthy aging by evaluating the intrinsic capacity (IC) of the elderly in six different areas. In Taiwan, two versions of the ICOPE step 1 screening tools are available: an interview-based version (ICOPE-I) and a self-administered version (ICOPE-S) based on the WHO's model. There are two main models for frailty status assessments: Dr. Fried's phenotype of frailty and Dr. Rockwood's accumulation of deficit models. A comparative study is necessary to assess the consistency of both versions of ICOPE in Taiwan and their associations with frailty.

Inclusion Criteria:

• ≥ 65 years old
• Community-dwelling elderly
• Walking independently (with/without assistive devices)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants with a MoCA score < 26
• Being unable to give informed consent (e.g., aphasia, deafness, and blindness)
• Being unable to finish all the physical and screening assessment assessments