Interventions for Cognitive Frailty: Delphi Consensus Study
Author Information
Author(s): Holland Carol, Dravecz Nikolette, Broughton Susan, Davis Sally Fowler, Dixon Mandy
Primary Institution: Lancaster University
Hypothesis
What are the appropriate targets for interventions to prevent, delay, or reverse cognitive frailty?
Conclusion
The study found consensus on 88 statements regarding interventions for cognitive frailty among diverse experts.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved 56 participants from various backgrounds.
- Consensus was reached on 88 out of 90 statements regarding interventions.
Takeaway
Experts from different fields agreed on many ways to help people with cognitive frailty, which is when someone has both physical weakness and memory problems.
Methodology
An international Delphi consensus study with three rounds involving experts from various backgrounds.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from the overrepresentation of academic and clinical researchers in the consensus process.
Limitations
The study may not represent all perspectives as it primarily included those with academic or clinical backgrounds.
Participant Demographics
Participants included researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience of cognitive frailty, and informal carers.
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