Priority 6 from the Multiple Conditions in Later Life PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: How can the recognition and management of frailty be improved in older people with multiple conditions? Would this lead to an increase in perceived quality of life? (JLA PSP Priority 6) | |
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| Overall ranking | 6 |
| JLA question ID | 0064/6 |
| Explanatory note | This question came from health professionals. 'Frailty' as a medical concept / term / descriptor was not apparent in the narratives from carers or older people themselves. |
| Evidence |
None identified that applied directly to all conditions in the over 85s |
| Health Research Classification System category | Generic Health Relevance |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples |
'how can we better manage frailty so as to improve overall self perception of health and wellbeing' Health and social care professionals 'how can we develop prognostic indicators for frailty?' Health and social care professionals |
| Submitted by | Health and social care professionals |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0064 |
| PSP name | Multiple Conditions in Later Life |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 97 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 24 April 2018 |