The implementation of comprehensive geriatric assessment

VernacularTitle:老年人综合评估的实施
Author: Qiumei WANG ; Xiaohong LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Geriatrics; Risk assessment
From: Chinese Journal of Geriatrics 2012;31(1):13-15
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) conducts comprehensive assessment of many aspects of health and well-being of an older patient including medical,functional,nutritional,psychiatric and behavioral issues and needs as well as family and social support.CGA is typically conducted by a multidisciplinary team led by a geriatrician.Based on the CGA findings,appropriate recommendations are provided to the patient and family.This paper introduces the CGA concept and its content,targeted population,and implementation methods.It will also describe clinical studies focusing on the effectiveness and utility of CGA.