Oral (or mouth) symptoms are common in older patients who live with frailty. It is known that frailty describes someone's overall resilience and how this relates to the chances of recovery following a health problem. A questionnaire called the Oral Symptom Assessment Scale (or OSAS) was designed to look at mouth symptoms in patients who had an advanced cancer. These symptoms may overlap with patients who have frailty. This research study is taking place to find out if the OSAS will be a suitable questionnaire that can be used in older patients with frailty. This study will take place in Our Lady's Hospice \& Care Services, Harold's Cross and St James' Hospital over six months.
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To determine the prevalence of oral symptoms in older patients with frailty
Timeframe: In the previous 1 week
To determine the clinical features of these oral symptoms in this group (i.e. frequency, severity and level of distress)
Timeframe: In the previous 1 week
To determine the relationship between oral symptoms and Clinical Frailty Score / Cumulative Illness Rating Scale for Geriatrics/Medications
Timeframe: In the previous 1 week
To provide initial validation of OSAS in older patients with frailty
Timeframe: In the previous 1 week