Prevalence of frailty and pain in hospitalised adult patients in an acute hospital: a protocol for a point prevalence observational study.

摘要: Introduction Frailty and pain are associated with adverse patient clinical outcomes healthcare system costs. can interact, such that symptoms of frailty make assessment difficult exacerbate the progression frailty. The prevalence their concurrence in hospital settings not well understood, patients cognitive impairment often excluded from studies due to difficulties assessing pain. aim this study is determine adult inpatients, including those impairment, an acute care private metropolitan Western Australia. Methods analysis A prospective, observational, single-day point prevalence, cross-sectional intensity all inpatients (excluding day surgery critical units) will be undertaken. assessed using modified Reported Edmonton Frail Scale. Current PainChek smart-device application enabling people unable report impairment. Participants also provide a numerical rating current worst experienced previous 24 hours. Demographic information collected files. overall response rate survey reported, as percentage sample (separately for scores ratings). Additional statistical modelling conducted comparing scores, adjusting covariates age, gender, ward type reason admission. Ethics dissemination Ethical approval has been granted by Ramsay Health Care Human Research Committee WA/SA (reference: 2038) Edith Cowan University 2020–02008-SAUNDERS). Findings widely disseminated through conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications social media. Trial registration number ACTRN12620000904976.