Frailty Flashcards
what is the electronic frailty index used for
can be used in GP to assess who are robust, mild, moderate or severe frailty
describe progression of frailty
has potential to resolve
but usually episodic deterioration due to delirium, falls, immobility
how does the frailty phenotype define frailty
3 or more of:
weakness
slow walking speed
low level of physical activity
self-reported exhaustion
unintentional weight loss
how is weakness measured
grip strenght
what weight loss threshold for frailty
4.5kg in last year
what is walking speed threshold for frailty
<0.8m/s
what can the electronic frailty index not do
diagnose frailty
what is required for the diagnosis of frailty
the judgement of a clinician taking into account the whole clinical picture
how does frailty present
fatigue, weight loss, frequent infections
falls
delirium
fluctuating disability - good days and bad days
what are the 5 frailty syndromes
falls
immobility
delerium
incontinence
susceptibilty to side effects of medication
mild frailty mamagement
self management
building resilience
soical prescribing
moderate frailty management
antiipatory care polannig
MDT reviews
polypharmacy reviews
housing adaptations
falls prevention
severe frailty management
anticipatory care planning
palliative care
