Mar 20, 2023
Frailty in European Emergency Departments (the FEED study)
- 1University of Leicester;
- 2European Taskforce on Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Protocol Citation: James D van Oppen 2023. Frailty in European Emergency Departments (the FEED study). protocols.io https://dx.doi.org/10.17504/protocols.io.ewov1ok97lr2/v1
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Created: March 20, 2023
Last Modified: March 20, 2023
Protocol Integer ID: 79093
Abstract
This study will describe the prevalence of frailty and methods in use for its assessment in European emergency departments. This knowledge will inform population-attuned configuration of healthcare services and education.
Attachments
Survey to determine site characteristics and availability of frailty-attuned healthcare services.
Cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of older age and frailty in emergency care.