Perspectives on frailty screening, management and its implementation among acute care providers in Singapore: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 pandemic has reminded how older adults with frailty are particularly exposed to adverse outcomes. In the acute care setting, consideration of evidence-based practice related to frailty screening and management is needed to improve the care provided to aging populations. It is important to assess for frailty in acute care so as to establish treatment priorities and goals for the individual. Our study explored understanding on frailty and practice of frailty screening among different acute care professionals in Singapore, and identify barriers and facilitators concerning frailty screening and its implementation.

Methods

A qualitative study using focus group discussion among nurses and individual interviews among physicians from four departments (Accident &

SUBMITTER: Liu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8762449 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature