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RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Frailty

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This guide discusses frailty in older adults, detailing assessment methods, risk factors, and management strategies. It includes annual frailty assessments, involvement of multidisciplinary teams (physiotherapists, dietitians), recommendations for physical activity, nutrition support, vitamin D supplementation, medication review, and interventions to reduce complications such as falls and malnutrition in aged care.

Author
External resource
Standard
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
5.4: Comprehensive care
RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book) - Part A - Frailty