An Old Challenge with New Promises: A Systematic Review on Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Long-Term Care Facilities

• Published in: Rejuvenation research Vol. 21; no. 1; p. 3
• Main Authors: Panza, Francesco, Solfrizzi, Vincenzo, Lozupone, Madia, Barulli, Maria Rosaria, D'Urso, Francesca, Stallone, Roberta, Dibello, Vittorio, Noia, Alessia, Di Dio, Cristina, Daniele, Antonio, Bellomo, Antonello, Seripa, Davide, Greco, Antonio, Logroscino, Giancarlo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2018
• Subjects: Aged; Geriatric Assessment; Health Facilities; Hospitalization; Humans; Interdisciplinary Research; Long-Term Care; Patient Admission; frailty; interRAI; comprehensive geriatric assessment; long-term care facilities; nursing homes

Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidimensional and multidisciplinary diagnostic process focused on determining the clinical profile, pathological risk, residual skills, short- and long-term prognosis, and personalized therapeutic and care plan of the functionally compromised and frai...