Paramedic assessment of frailty: An exploratory study of perceptions of frailty assessment tools
Introduction: Frailty is recognised as a significant variable in the health of older adults. Early identification by paramedics of those at risk of frailty may assist in timely entry to an appropriate clinical care pathway. Early referral to such pathways has been shown to improve patient outcomes a...
Main Authors: | Wayne Harris, Peter Vincent Lucas, Helen Eyles, Leigh Parker |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Irish College of Paramedics
2018-07-01
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Series: | Irish Journal of Paramedicine |
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Online Access: | http://irishparamedicine.com/index.php/ijp/article/view/80 |
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