AN 37 Understand long-term conditions and frailty

1. Understand frailty and the impact of this on individuals

• 1.1 Explain what frailty means
• 1.2 Describe how to assess frailty in individuals
• 1.3 Explain how frailty impacts across the lifespan of an individual
• 1.4 Explain the factors which have an impact on an individual’s frailty
• 1.5 Explain the effects frailty may have on individuals

2. Understand long-term conditions

• 2.1 Explain long-term conditions within own area of work and how they can be: • prevented • managed
• 2.2 Explain the factors that contribute to an individual’s risk of developing a long-term condition
• 2.3 Explain what co-morbidity is
• 2.4 Describe how co-morbidity can impact on an individual’s quality of life
• 2.5 Describe how a long-term condition relates to end of life care
• 2.6 Explain the psychological impact on individuals living with a longterm condition
• 2.7 Explain how advance care planning can be useful for individuals and what needs to be considered prior to discussion

3. Know how to support individuals with frailty or long-term conditions

• 3.1 Explain the importance of involving the individual and others in decisions about the care they receive in relation to their frailty or long-term condition
• 3.2 Describe the sources of support available for individuals and others in relation to managing their frailty or long-term condition
• 3.3 Explain how to recognise a reversible condition in an individual and the actions to take
• 3.4 Explain how to recognise if an individual is entering the terminal phase of their condition and the actions to take
• 3.5 Explain ways to support frail individuals across their lifespan