Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Domain Dimensions of
Assessment
Screening tool related to
the domains
Physical health History Taking:
should be tailored,
encompasses not only
verbally taking a history
from the patient but includes
observation of not only
appearance but behavior
and l...
Domain Dimensions of Screening tool related to
Assessment the domains
Physical health History Taking:
should be tailored,
encompasses not only
verbally taking a history
from the patient but includes
observation of not only
appearance but behavior
and language (Kennedy-
Malone et al., 2014)
Being flexible while taking
health history will improve
the amount and quality of
information obtained from Mini Nutritional
the patient (Obtaining an Assessment: created with
Older Patient’s Medical a target population of
History, n.d.) geriatrics and the most
common assessment tool
Physical examination: among healthcare settings
In addition to the physical (Marshall et al., 2016).
examination, the interview Evaluates 4 aspects: BMI,
can continue during this weight loss, arm, and calf
process. Providers should circumference. As well as
be able to accommodate lifestyle, medications, s/s of
any noted areas of depression/dementia,
impairment such as vision, evaluation of meal/snack
hearing, cognition, or intakes including fluids as
speech. well as the perception of an
individual’s health &
Weight and vital signs nutrition. Evaluates a total
of 18 items.
Baseline vitals at initial visit.
Orthostatic hypotension
common in the elderly.
Essential to the CGA and STOPP/START
physical exam. (Screening Tool of Older
Persons’ Prescriptions &
Monitoring the weight is Screening Tool to Alert
essential for a doctors of Right Treatment)
comprehensive nutritional assist in the enhancement
of the appropriate
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