Kharlie Staves

Nov 1, 2024 | spcare.bmj.com | Christine Novelli |Karen Bell |Isabel Hospice |Kharlie Staves

AbstractFrailty is a leading cause of death in older people and those with frailty are likely to form the largest proportion of people with palliative care need (British Geriatrics Society. End of life care in frailty: Identification and prognostication. [internet] 2020). The risk factors of frailty extend to beyond just physical ability and many can be addressed to potentially prevent or delay its onset (Age UK. Common conditions and frailty. [internet] 2020).