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Frailty in Emergency General Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Trial

Investigating Frailty in Emergency General Surgery Patients

Not Recruiting
40 years - 100 years
All
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of our study is to examine the impact of frailty in EGS patients managed operatively and non-operatively.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Frailty
  • Age: 40 years - 100 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria

Greater than or equal to 40 years of age and admitted to the EGS team through the emergency department. Both operative and non-operative patients will be included.

Exclusion Criteria

Cannot provide consent to complete questionnaire
Cannot complete grip strength exercise
Transferred from another institution
Intubated patients will be excluded

This study investigates the impact of frailty on patients undergoing emergency general surgery (EGS). Frailty is a condition often seen in older adults, characterized by decreased strength and endurance, which can affect recovery and outcomes after surgery. This study includes patients who are managed both operatively, meaning they have surgery, and non-operatively, meaning they do not have surgery.

Participants will be assessed for frailty using specific measures such as questionnaires and grip strength exercises. These assessments help determine the level of frailty and its potential impact on patient outcomes. The study aims to understand how frailty affects recovery and health in different treatment approaches.

  • Who can participate: Adults aged 40 years or older who are admitted to the EGS team through the emergency department can participate. Both patients who undergo surgery and those who do not are eligible.
  • Study details: Participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire and a grip strength exercise to assess frailty. These activities will help the researchers understand the participant's health status and recovery potential.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1810939790

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