What do care home managers believe constitutes an ‘assessment for frailty’ of care home residents in North-West London? A survey

Abstract Background Frail individuals are at risk of significant clinical deterioration if their frailty is not identified and managed appropriately. Research suggests that any interaction between an older person and a health or social care professional should include an assessment for frailty. Many...

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Main Authors: David Sunkersing, Finbarr C. Martin, Julie Reed, Maria Woringer, Derek Bell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-019-1083-5