Ana Mimic

Dr. Ana Mimic


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1Year (2026-Present)

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3 June 2026 in Healthcare
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NPNataša Dj Petrović
Nataša Dj Petrović
NLNebojša Gojko Ladjević
Nebojša Gojko Ladjević
VJVesna Dragoljub Jovanovic
Vesna Dragoljub Jovanovic
DŠDimitrije Šarac
Dimitrije Šarac
AMAna Mimic
Ana Mimic
SGSandra Sipetic Grujicic
Sandra Sipetic Grujicic
Background/Objectives: Frailty is well-recognized as a predictor of adverse postoperative outcomes. The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a widely recommended frailty assessment tool due to its simplicity and rapid bedside applicability; however, it has never been validated in Serbia. The aim of this study was to translate, culturally adapt, and validate the CFS in Serbia, in patients undergoing elective major surgical procedures. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 149 patients aged ≥50 years undergoing elective major urological oncology surgery. Frailty was assessed preoperatively using three scales: the CFS, the Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS), and the FRAIL scale. The CFS evaluations were independently performed by two raters and repeated after 7 days. Concurrent validity was evaluated via Spearman’s correlation between the CFS, the EFS, and the FRAIL scale. The “known-group” construct validity of the CFS was assessed using the test for trends across clinically relevant groups. Both inter-rater and test–retest reliability were assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: The CFS was translated and culturally adapted into the Serbian language in accordance with ISPOR guidelines. The Serbian version of the CFS demonstrated both excellent inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.957; 95% CI 0.941–0.968), and test–retest reliability (ICC = 0.958; 95% CI 0.943–0.970). A strong positive correlation was observed between the CFS and both the EFS (ρ = 0.698) and the FRAIL scale (ρ = 0.614). A known-group comparison confirmed the construct validity of the CFS. Conclusions: The Serbian version of the CFS is a reliable, valid, and clinically feasible tool for preoperative identification of frailty in patients aged 50 years and older undergoing major elective uro-oncological procedures.