Assessing frailty in patients recovering from critical illness using questionnaires
Surrogate Assessment of Frailty using Electronic Tools (SAFE-T)
This study is looking at how we can better understand frailty in older adults who have survived serious illnesses, especially after COVID-19, by using easy-to-answer questionnaires instead of physical tests, so we can help them recover and stay healthier in the long run.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10725607 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively assess frailty in patients who have survived critical illnesses, particularly in the context of the aging population and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aims to validate questionnaire-based methods for evaluating frailty, which can be crucial when traditional performance-based assessments are not feasible. By comparing these questionnaire responses to established performance measures, the research seeks to establish reliable tools that can help identify frailty in patients, ultimately leading to better management and interventions for those affected. The goal is to improve long-term health outcomes for older adults recovering from critical illnesses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have recently survived a critical illness and may be experiencing new-onset frailty.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recovering from critical illnesses or who are not older adults may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide reliable tools for identifying frailty in patients, leading to improved care and interventions for those recovering from critical illnesses.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using questionnaire-based assessments for frailty, but this specific approach focusing on critical illness-associated frailty is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brummel, Nathan E — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Brummel, Nathan E
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.