The Edmonton frail scale: a feasibility study on assessing frailty among older adults with multimorbidity in Norwegian primary health care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The growing prevalence of multimorbidity and frailty, driven by an ageing population and changing health trends, is placing significant pressure on healthcare systems. Frailty assessments provide valuable insights into patient vulnerability, allowing for early interventions to prevent functional decline and reduce hospitalisations. Despite their importance, standardised frailty assessment instruments are not widely used in primary care. This study investigated the feasibility of using one such instrument, the multidimensional Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS), in Norwegian primary healthcare.

Methods

This feasibility study involved 14 healthcare professionals (10 physiotherapists and four nurses) from primary healthcare in three Norwegian municipalities. Participants wer

SUBMITTER: Aarones TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465194 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature