학술논문

Using consensus methods to prioritize modifiable risk factors for development of manifestations of frailty in hospitalized older adults
Document Type
article
Source
Nursing Open, Vol 10, Iss 2, Pp 1016-1028 (2023)
Subject
acute care
consensus methods
frailty
Nursing
RT1-120
Language
English
ISSN
2054-1058
Abstract
Abstract Aim The aim of the study was to reach consensus on modifiable risk factors for a novel system of care to address Manifestations of Frailty in hospitalized older adults. Design Consensus study. Method A modified nominal group technique, incorporating expert group face‐to‐face interaction, review of existing evidence and pre/post‐meeting questionnaire completion was undertaken November 2019–February 2020. Results Seventy‐one risk factors, within seven risk factor domains (pain, medication, fluid and nutrition intake, mobility, elimination, infection, additional patient factors) were considered. It was agreed that 44 risk factors incorporating patient, organizational and environmental risk factors were modifiable and should be included in a novel system of care.