The opinions and experiences of nurses on frailty screening among older hospitalized patients. An exploratory study

Abstract Background Routine screening for frailty at admission by nurses may be useful to detect geriatric risks and problems at an early stage. However, the added value of this screening is not clear yet. Information about the opinions and attitudes of nurses towards this screening is also lacking....

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Main Authors: Ron M. J. Warnier, Erik van Rossum, Monique F. M. T. Du Moulin, Marjolein van Lottum, Jos M. G. A. Schols, Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02586-z