How frailty affects recovery after intensive care in adults over 70
This study looks at how frailty (overall weakness and vulnerability) affects recovery, disability, and quality of life in older adults after a serious ICU stay. It aims to understand how pre-existing frailty influences outcomes to improve care for older ICU patients.
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Who can take part
- Be 70 years of age or older
- Be admitted to the ICU for more than 3 days in a row
- Have needed at least one life-support treatment for more than 24 hours, such as a breathing machine, blood pressure support, kidney dialysis, or a heart/lung bypass machine
- If you have a family member or caregiver who can provide your medical history, that is helpful
- Must be able to attend a 1-year follow-up after leaving the ICU
- Patients with serious brain conditions (like stroke) are not eligible
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