Fundamental nursing actions for frail older people in the emergency department: A national cross-sectional survey and a qualitative analysis of practice guidelines.

Aims: To map how frailty among older people is assessed at Swedish emergency departments and to describe fundamental nursing care actions for these patients.

Design: Descriptive national survey and a qualitative analysis of text.

Methods: A majority (82%, n = 54) of the Swedish hospital-based emergency departments for adults were included, representing all six healthcare regions.