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Table 5 Qualitative themes and sub-themes

From: Practitioner perceptions of the feasibility of common frailty screening instruments within general practice settings: a mixed methods study

Theme

Sub-Theme

Support for clinical decision making

Practitioner confidence in instrument results

Offers new insights into the patient condition

Links to intervention

Feasibility for practice setting

Ease of administration

Logistical aspects of clinical setting

Alignment with practice routines

Support for patient-centred care

Acceptability to patients

Preservation of duty of care (dignity and safety)

Support for effective communication