The systematic approach to improving care for Frail Older Patients (SAFE) study: A protocol for co-designing a frail older person’s pathway [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Frailty is the age-accelerated decline across multiple organ systems which leads to vulnerability to poor resolution of homeostasis after a stressor event. This loss of reserve means that a minor illness can result in a disproportionate loss of functional ability. Improving acute care fo...

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Main Authors: Éidín Ní Shé, Mary McCarthy, Deirdre O'Donnell, Orla Collins, Graham Hughes, Nigel Salter, Lisa Cogan, Coailfhionn O'Donoghue, Emmet McGrath, John O'Donovan, Andrew Patton, Eilish McAuliffe, Diarmuid O'Shea, Marie Therese Cooney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2018-05-01
Series:HRB Open Research
Online Access:https://hrbopenresearch.org/articles/1-9/v2