Frailty in older hospital patients study
This study looks at frailty in people aged 60 and older who are being treated at Assiut University Hospital. It aims to understand what factors are linked to frailty and may help improve care for older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years of age or older.
- You are a patient at Assiut University Hospital while the study is happening.
- You are able to understand and agree to join the study.
- You can communicate and answer questions for the study.
- You are not in the hospital for an elective surgery or transferred from a surgery ward.
- You do not have a terminal illness or are only receiving end-of-life care.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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