Co-Production of a screening and intervention programme

Co-Production of a frailty and sarcopenia screening and intervention programme for older people from a culturally diverse population. 

• Ageing well
• Reducing inequalities

Age-related illnesses such as sarcopenia and frailty are associated with poor health outcomes, especially for elderly residents of underprivileged areas. As of right now, the NHS mandates that all general practitioner offices screen for frailty using the electronic Frailty Index (eFI). The NHS does not, however, screen for sarcopenia or provide any kind of care for the condition. Physical activity is part of the evidence-based recommendations for frailty and sarcopenia, although programme adherence is poor. Co-production with end-users is one strategy to increase the adoption of physical exercise and other healthy lifestyle practices, which can enhance the effectiveness of numerous healthcare interventions. The purpose of this research is to co-produce a physical activity intervention for older individuals with frailty and sarcopenia who come from varied cultural backgrounds.

• To be the first sarcopenia screening program within the NHS, which at present does not have sarcopenia screening guidelines in place.
• To have a major impact on NHS policy at both regional and national levels in geriatrics and gerontology.
• To have an educational impact, with screening involving role-emerging placements.