The SNAP-3 study is a prospective observational research study investigating the inter-relationship between frailty, multimorbidity and postoperative delirium. We aim to translate observational data into recommendations for clinicians and patients with a positive impact on patient care. 

A challenge for health services researchers is to discover new knowledge that is both relevant to clinicians and truly meaningful to patients.

Translational research describes the flow of scientific discovery through to population-level health impact. In this article, we will outline some of the principles we used in the SNAP-3 study to translate observational research into meaningful output through study design, analysis, and broad dissemination.