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March 1, 2026Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international

Turkish Adaptation, Validity and Reliability of the Pictorial Fit–Frail Scale

Pınar Sırmatel Bücük Asli Kilavuz Fatma Ozge Kayhan Kocak Sibel Çavdar Sumru Savaş Nilufer DEMİRAL YILMAZ

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Key Points

To adapt and assess the validity and reliability of the Pictorial Fit–Frail Scale for use in Türkiye.
Adaptation of the PFFS for Turkish populations
Assessment of psychometric properties
Evaluation of reliability and validity with older adults
Administration in clinical and community settings
Demonstrated high reliability and validity for screening frailty
Low literacy requirements make it accessible
Quick administration aligns with clinical needs
Significant effectiveness in identifying frailty prior to advanced assessments

Implication

Adaptation identifies frailty in older adults using a reliable screening tool, suggesting its utility in diverse settings.

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Bücük et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3aba202a1e69014cccaec https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.70444

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