There is a research gap with regards to supporting the use of the clinical frailty score (CFS)
in the acute management of COVID-19 patients. The COPE study assessed the effect of …

Frailty is described as a distinctive health state related to the ageing process in which
multiple body systems gradually lose their inbuilt reserves. Frailty is not a medical diagnosis …

Background Frailty is an important factor in clinical decision making for patients with COVID-
19. In COVID-19, frailty can better predict outcomes than age or comorbidity. We aimed to …

76 Using frailty reviews to manage the COVID-19 pandemic in an evidence-based and
person-centred manner across Buckinghamshire care homes 76 Using frailty reviews to manage …

Frailty assessed using Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a good predictor of adverse clinical
events including mortality in older people. CFS is also an essential criterion for determining …

We write in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the important recognition of co-existing
frailty [COVID-19 rapid guideline: critical care in adults; NICE NG159][1]. There is no doubt …

Methods We reviewed the notes of 71 inpatients over the age of 65 years from 6 wards on
08/05/20–12/05/20 for both a CFS score documentation and clear treatment escalation plan …

We read with interest the recent editorial examining the relationship between geriatric
syndromes and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the cause …

Methods Prospective observational study of all consecutive patients admitted to Salford
Royal NHS Foundation (SRFT) Trust between 27th February and 28th April 2020 (wave 1) …

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Research Portal Citation for published version (APA): Hewitt, J., Carter, B., Vilches, A., Quinn …