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Rocha (2017), published a systematic review and meta-analysis highlighting the clinical utility of frailty scales for the prediction of post-operative complications. The results of the review of 15 studies show that, overall, frailty significantly increases the risk for developing adverse outcomes such as, mortality, morbidity and extended length of hospital stay. However, different frailty scales showed different prevalence of frailty even when tested in the same population, which means that future studies are required for a better understanding of frailty tools. Early detection of frailty may provide a window of opportunity for intervention and a key factor to determine clinical outcomes.


Clinical Trial Description

The investigators anticipate that this project will allow the creation of a registry to describe our population in terms of the presence or absence of frailty. The investigators will use validated measures to determine existence of frailty prior to interventional cardiac procedures (PRISMA-7, Edmonton and FRIED Frailty Index). The measures will be repeated at 6 weeks and 6 months post procedure. Clinical data will also be collected to assess any links between frailty and clinical outcomes. Data collection sheets will be designed, data will be entered and analyzed by a statistician.. If the data provides meaningful insight, the investigator will aim to create a specific frailty tool for the cardiac population. The investigators are also keen to understand the effects of health-related quality of life on frailty and will be collecting generic data via the SF-36 and EQ5-D. In order to assess the lived experience of frailty, the investigators are proposing a qualitative interview for 15 willing patients, to allow the exploration of the concepts of frailty in more detail for patients who have undergone a cardiac intervention. The totality of the data collection will help the study team examine care pathways and assess any areas of concern, which may be addressed for the benefit of patients in the future. Once we have gathered data to define the population in terms of frailty and the impact of frailty on health-related quality of life, the investigators aim to adapt the services to accommodate the needs of frail patients undergoing heart procedures. This may involve amended pre-admission care which may influence discharge planning, depending on the nature of the individual patients. An integrated care pathway (ICP) is a step by step approach to patient care which also considers the requirements of research, training, resources, clinical governance and performance. It is anticipated that an amended ICP may be created for patients with frailty. . This initial project will form part of a longer-term plan to assess and manage frailty in a systematic process. ;


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NCT number NCT04061317
Study type Observational
Source Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Contact
Status Terminated
Phase
Start date August 19, 2019
Completion date October 31, 2020

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