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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
The Edmonton Frailty Scale (EFS) is a multidomain frailty instrument covering cognition, health status, functional independence, social support, medication use, nutrition, mood, continence, and functional performance. It is commonly used in geriatrics, surgical risk evaluation, and peri-hospital assessment when a broader frailty profile is needed beyond a single-domain screen.
Formula: EFS total is the sum of domain points in this structured assessment, mapped to a 0-17 style frailty interpretation.
Higher Edmonton Frailty Scale scores indicate higher multidomain frailty and support comprehensive geriatric intervention planning.
Use in older or complex patients when multidomain frailty characterization is needed for treatment planning, preoperative counseling, or transition-of-care decisions.
Scoring quality depends on consistent domain assessment and may vary with interviewer technique and available collateral information.
For related assessments, see FRAIL Scale, PRISMA-7 and Clinical Frailty Scale.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
Screen frailty using the 5-item FRAIL scale (Fatigue, Resistance, Ambulation, Illnesses, Loss of weight).
GeriatricsScreen frailty with the 7-item PRISMA-7 questionnaire (score 0-7; >=3 suggests frailty risk).
GeriatricsAssess frailty using the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS 1–9): Very Fit to Terminally Ill. Used for ICU triage, surgical risk stratification, and goals-of-care discussions in elderly patients.
GeriatricsEstimate lower-extremity functional performance with SPPB total score (0-12) from balance, gait speed, and chair stands.