Implementation of a frailty screening programme and Geriatric Assessment Service in a nephrology centre: a quality improvement project.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The aims of this quality improvement project were to: (1) proactively identify people living with frailty and CKD; (2) introduce a practical assessment, using the principles of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), for people living with frailty and chronic kidney disease (CKD) able to identify problems; and (3) introduce person-centred management plans for people living with frailty and CKD.

Methods

A frailty screening programme, using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS), was introduced in September 2018. A Geriatric Assessment (GA) was offered to patients with CFS ≥ 5 and non-dialysis- or dialysis-dependent CKD. Renal Frailty Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings were established to discuss needs identified and implement a person-centred management plan.<

SUBMITTER: Nixon AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8357770 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature