Screening and assessment of frailty in geriatric inpatients: A pilot project on evidence-based practice

IF 2.5 3区医学 Q3 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY

Geriatric Nursing Pub Date : 2025-04-03 DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2025.03.010

Yiming Qiu , Lisheng Wang , Guichen Li , Xinxin Wang , Wei Liu , Xin Li , Yali Yang , Li Chen

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this project was to establish an evidence-based practice program, and examine the effect on nurses’ knowledge levels, nurses’ compliance and patient satisfaction.

Methods: We systematically searched six databases and five websites to summarize the best evidence. Next, we held stakeholder, EBP group and expert meetings to build the program. Finally, a noncontemporaneous controlled trial was applied.

Results: After the implementation of the program, the knowledge scores of nurses improved significantly. The compliance with the nine audit criteria was over 80%, and the difference was statistically significant. The satisfaction of patients in the implementation group was significantly higher than that in the comparison group.

Conclusions: This was the first project of frailty screening and assessment in a clinical setting in China. The results showed that the implementation of the program could improve the knowledge level of nurses, regulate nursing behavior, and improve the satisfaction of patients.

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Geriatric Nursing 医学-护理

CiteScore

3.80

自引率

7.40%

发文量

257

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Geriatric Nursing is a comprehensive source for clinical information and management advice relating to the care of older adults. The journal''s peer-reviewed articles report the latest developments in the management of acute and chronic disorders and provide practical advice on care of older adults across the long term continuum. Geriatric Nursing addresses current issues related to drugs, advance directives, staff development and management, legal issues, client and caregiver education, infection control, and other topics. The journal is written specifically for nurses and nurse practitioners who work with older adults in any care setting.