Impact of Frailty Screening in a Burn Center
Author Information
Author(s): Patel Purvi
Primary Institution: University of Chicago Medicine
Hypothesis
Does the implementation of the FRAIL scale screening tool increase consultations to the geriatric medicine team for a comprehensive geriatric assessment?
Conclusion
The implementation of the FRAIL scale screening tool significantly increased consultations to the geriatric medicine team in a burn center.
Supporting Evidence
- The study included 44 patients, with a three-fold increase in consultations to the geriatric medicine team.
- Statistical analysis showed a significant increase in consultations after implementing the FRAIL scale.
- The majority of patients in the post group were classified as pre-frail or frail.
Takeaway
This study shows that using a simple frailty screening tool can help doctors find patients who need extra care after a burn injury.
Methodology
A quality improvement project was conducted in a burn center to evaluate the impact of the FRAIL scale screening tool on consultations for comprehensive geriatric assessments.
Participant Demographics
Patients in the study were categorized into pre-frail and post-frail groups, with 22 patients in each group.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Statistical Significance
p = 0.002
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