TABLE 1

Study objectives

1) To explore the acceptability of the intervention for participants and staff
2) To define, and understand the fidelity of, integrating a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, including how it differs from and impacts on usual care
3) To refine the intervention theory around integration of a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment for this population
4) To estimate the appropriateness of the proposed eligibility criteria and study processes in successfully recruiting and retaining participants in the trial
5) To estimate risk of contamination between trial groups and unblinding in the trial
6) To explore the appropriateness and acceptability of proposed outcome measures and trial processes for participants and staff