Frailty Flashcards
1
Q
What is frailty?
A
A clinical syndrome that combines the effect of aging with multiple long term conditions that results in reduced strength, endurance and physiological function
2
Q
What are the frailty syndromes?
A
Falls Immobility Delirium Incontinence Polypharmacy
3
Q
How is frailty assessed?
A
Timed up and go test - >14 secs
Gait speed - >5 secs to walk 4m
PRISMA - used in GP
FRAILSAFE - used in ED
4
Q
What is the clinical frailty scale?
A
- very fit
- well
- managing well
- vulnerable
- mildly frail
- moderately frail
- severely frail
- very severely frail
- terminally ill
