FORCE:SEE

Frailty and Outcomes Record in Clinical Environments: probable Sarcopenia, geriatric Evaluation, and Events (FORCE:SEE).

A Geriatric Medicine Research Collaborative (GeMRC) prospective cohort study looking at hospitalised older adults (over 70years old) To determine if, handgrip strength and frailty status can predict adverse outcomes following an acute medical admission. Specifically, what factors are predictive of 30-day readmission.

Status: active

Chief Investigator

Dr Alixe Kilgour (PI)

Coordinated by

Victoria Minnis