Older people's perspectives on frailty screening in primary care settings - a citizens' jury study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the world's population ages, there is a growing concern with frailty, marked by reduced strength and greater vulnerability to stress. Overcoming obstacles like reluctance towards screening methods in this process is crucial for identifying and addressing frailty at an early stage. Understanding older people's perspectives can help adapt screening procedures in primary healthcare settings.

Methods

A citizens' jury, comprising 14 purposively selected members reflecting community diversity, was conducted in South Australia to explore older adults' opinions on how and when frailty screenings occur within primary care settings. Participants engaged in discussions and deliberations informed by expert testimonies and evidence-based resources. This deliberative inclusi

SUBMITTER: Braunack-Mayer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11610195 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature