Core requirements of frailty screening in the emergency department: an international Delphi consensus study
Elizabeth Moloney,
Mark R O’Donovan,
Christopher R Carpenter
et al.
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.
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