Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Social Frailty Index

Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Social Frailty Index in the Older Adults

The aim was to examine the validity and reliability of the Social Frailty Index in Turkish among older adults. 65 years and above older adults will be included included in the study. Older adults who agree to participate in the study will first be administered the Hodkinson Mental Test. Those who score 6 points and above will be included in the study. To evaluate the validity of the "Social Frailty Index", Social Inclusion Scale, Older people's quality of life-brief (OPQOL-brief) and Lubben Social Network Scale will be applied to the participants. To determine the reliability of the "Social Frailty Index", older adults who do not receive any treatment will be tested and re-tested at one-week intervals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Getting a score of 6 or above on the Hodkinson Mental Test

Exclusion Criteria:

• -Having another chronic disease that can cause pain
• Having a neurological disease
• Being blind
• Having an orthopedic, neurological or mental disability