Abstract

Key summary pointsAimTo determine the prevalence of frailty among older people attending emergency care.FindingsAcross 14 European countries, 40% of older people using emergency care were living with at least mild frailty. 14% of all adult users were older people with frailty.MessageThe high prevalence of frailty in emergency care indicates the need to accordingly configure healthcare systems and plan workforces.

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