The systematic approach to improving care for Frail Older Patients (SAFE) study: A protocol for co-designing a frail older person’s pathway [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: Frailty is the age-accelerated decline across multiple organ systems which leads to vulnerability to poor resolution of homeostasis after a stressor event. This loss of reserve means that a minor illness can result in a disproportionate loss of functional ability. Improving acute care fo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-05-01
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Series: | HRB Open Research |
Online Access: | https://hrbopenresearch.org/articles/1-9/v2 |