Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment | CGA |

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CGA is used to capture relevant information about the health status and function of an older person.

Basically CGA is an interprofessional diagnostic and intervention process

Ans this process involves systematic evaluation across multiple domains, in order to identify treatable health-related problems, and develop a coordinated plan of care to maximize overall health with aging.

In simple words

It facilitates ...

accurate diagnosis

holistic management..

effective communication ...

and care planning within a multi-disciplinary team


Keep in mind...CGA) is the gold standard in best practice for managing frailty in older adults.


How CGS is used.....

ItsUsed to –  Develop treatment and long-term follow-up plans,  Arrange for primary care and rehabilitative services,  Organize and facilitate the intricate process of case management,  Determine long-term care requirements



Why it is important?

Focuses on elderly individuals with complex problems,

Emphasizes functional status and quality of life

Frequently takes advantage of an interdisciplinary team of providers

Effectively addresses The "Five I's of Geriatrics”.... i.e., 1. intellectual impairment, 2. immobility, 3. instability, 4. incontinence and 5. iatrogenic disorders. 15
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