Journal article
Core requirements of frailty screening in the emergency department: an international Delphi consensus study
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Frailty is associated with adverse outcomes among patients attending emergency departments (EDs). While multiple frailty screens are available, little is known about which variables are important to incorporate and how best to facilitate accurate, yet prompt ED screening. To understand the core requirements of frailty screening in ED, we conducted an international, modified, electronic two-round Delphi consensus study.
METHODS: A …
Authors
Moloney E; O’Donovan MR; Carpenter CR; Salvi F; Dent E; Mooijaart S; Hoogendijk EO; Woo J; Morley J; Hubbard RE
Journal
Age and Ageing, Vol. 53, No. 2,
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
February 1, 2024
DOI
10.1093/ageing/afae013
ISSN
0002-0729