What question did this study set out to answer?

To implement the 4Ms framework within the Active Recovery Team to improve age-friendly care for older adults.

February 11, 2026Age and Ageing

Bringing Age-Friendly Healthcare Home: Implementing the 4Ms on a Home Rehabilitation Service

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An improvement project improves compliance with the 4Ms framework in a home rehabilitation service, enhancing care for older adults.

To implement the 4Ms framework within the Active Recovery Team to improve age-friendly care for older adults.
Conducted a retrospective audit of patient records to assess baseline compliance.
Implemented staff education and redesigned documentation to enhance care delivery.
Performed a re-audit post-improvement for compliance comparison on a new patient sample.
Completed thematic analysis of qualitative feedback regarding what matters to patients.
Achieved 100% compliance in mobility and mentation post-implementation.
Medication compliance improved from 40% to 93%, and matters from 0% to 96%.
Received level 1 recognition from the IHI as an Age-Friendly Health System Participant.

Ryan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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