Measuring frailty and its association with key outcomes in the ambulance setting: a cross sectional observational study.

Karl CharltonDavid R SinclairBarbara HanrattyEmma BurrowDaniel Stow

Published in: BMC geriatrics (2022)

Frailty is common among people aged ≥ 50 attended by an ambulance and an important influence on workload. Ambulance services need a good understanding of frailty to meet patient needs. As populations age, community support should be prioritised to deliver appropriate frailty care and reduce demands on ambulance services.

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