Frailty and associated prognosis among older emergency department patients with suspected infection: A prospective, observational cohort study.

Shannon M FernandoKevin H GuoMatthew LukasikBram RochwergDeborah J CookKwadwo KyeremantengJeffery J Perry

Published in: CJEM (2021)

Frailty is a highly prevalent prognostic factor that can be used to risk-stratify older ED patients with suspected infection. ED clinicians should consider screening for frailty to optimize disposition in this population.

Keyphrases

emergency department
community dwelling
prognostic factors
palliative care
physical activity