FRAILTY

WORKSHOP
31ˢᵗ January 2023
Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome, intros & objectives
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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 Frailty is a widespread issue amongst
older populations. With an aging
population, it’s an issue we’ll likely need to
consider more & more

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 Primary care records
Currently, 1 in 5 people
from 2016 suggest that
are aged over 65 years
3% of all those over 65
in the UK (= 12 million).
were living with frailty.
By 2038, this will have
This increases sharply
risen to 1 in 4
with age.

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Frailty is a major issue for surgical
anaesthetic patients.

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 3.4 2 2.3
x risk of post-op x risk of requiring
x risk of death
delirium nursing home

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In anaesthetics, detailed procedures and
plans are led by the specialists. But in an
emergency, airway management or CPR
would fall under everyone’s remit

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In-depth frailty management is led by
specialists. But recognising frailty &
providing ‘basic frailty support’ is
everyone’s responsibility

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The Chain of Survival

Who has a role?

WORKSHOP
OBJECTIVES
01 Inspire and raise awareness of frailty
02 To promote discussion & empower
individuals to take a role in supporting frail
patients
03 Develop & start to prioritize solutions to
move forward with

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Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome and intros
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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35 mins

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Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome and intros
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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MEET

Elizabeth

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EXERCISE 1
She gets seen in clinic & is listed for
surgery. Let’s map out her journey

25 mins
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Quick Break
5 mins

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Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome and intros
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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10 mins

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Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome and intros
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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EXERCISE 2
Let’s add to her journey with additional
post-its around POD?

8 + 2 mins
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Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome and intros
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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10 mins

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Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome and intros
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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EXERCISE 3
Let’s add to her journey with additional
post-its around post-opp falls?

8 + 2 mins
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Quick Break
10 mins

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Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome and intros
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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10 mins

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Intros & Agenda
13:30- Welcome and intros
13:35- Frailty: why it matters to us all
14:15- Oh no! Lizzy needs surgery
14:40- 5 min break
14:45- Lightning talk: Delirium
14:55- So you think Lizzy is at risk of POD?
15:10- Lightning Talk: Falls
15:20- So you think Lizzy is at risk of post op falls?
15:30- 10 min break
15:40- Lighting talk - POPs pathway at St Thomas’
15:50- So what could we do to help Lizzy?
16:30- Finish

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EXERCISE 4
Looking at her journey, in pairs, what
could we put in place to help?

Round 1 - 15 mins
Discuss – 5 mins
Round 2 - 10 mins
Voting – 10 mins 29
Next Steps &
Thank You
The Paper Boat

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So how does frailty
effect us?

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