Tayside MSK frailty scoring

NHS Tayside ED Guidance
NHS Tayside

Frailty = 1 or more "yes":

  • F - Functioning impairment (new or worsening) e.g. difficulty with self -care
  • R - Resident in a care home
  • A - Altered mental state such as acute confusion or dementia (use 4AT)
  • I - Immobility (difficulty mobilising independently)
  • L - Likely to require support for discharge (new or increase in existing support)