2239 Making frailty practice robust – using e-learning to facilitate frailty education

Abstract Introduction Frailty is a condition with increasing prevalence in the UK and significantly impacts the lives of those affected and their families. Frailty is a condition best managed by teams of skilled multi-disciplinary health and social care professionals (HSCPs). It is therefore essential that all HSCPs working with older people living with frailty are equipped with the appropriate knowledge and attitudes to look after affected persons. Methods In 2023, The British Geriatric Society (BGS) and NHS England (NHSE) collaborated to produce an online e-learning programme aligned to tier three of the NHS Skills for Health Frailty framework of core capabilities. The e-learning programme was launched in September 2023 and was made available for free to all who signed up. It contained four modules: Understanding and Communicating Frailty, Identifying Frailty, Supporting People Living with Frailty and Building Systems Fit for Frailty. Learning was provided through case-based discussions, best practice examples and input from the full range of HSCPs who now deliver frailty care. Results Between September 2023 and January 2024, over 4000 HSCPs registered for the online module. A wide range of HSCPs signed up for the module with nursing staff, advanced clinical practitioners, consultant geriatricians and physiotherapists, being the groups most commonly represented. 92% of those who completed the module agreed or strongly agreed that the course helped develop knowledge, understanding and confidence in frailty. 91% of those who completed the module said completion of the course would help them to further improve patient care and clinical practice. Areas identified to enhance the module further included addition of more case studies and making the resource more adaptable to all UK regions. Conclusions e-Learning can be an effective facilitator of frailty education for a wide range of HSCPs. Ongoing review of learner feedback should be undertaken to inform future programme updates.