Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Proforma Apr-15.pdf - School Western Mindanao State University - Zamboanga City Course Title NURSING 114A Uploaded By bg201802190 Pages 11 This preview shows page 1 - 3 out of 11 pages. View full document Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidimensional, interdisciplinary diagnostic process to determine the medical, psychological, and function- al capabilities of a frail elderly person in order to devel- op a coordinated and integrated plan for treatment and long-term follow-up.1-3While integrating standard med- Background: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is now the accepted gold standard for caring for frail older people in hospital. However, there is uncertainty about identifying and targeting suitable recipients and which patients benefit the most. Objectives: our objectives were to describe the key elements, principal measures of outcome and the characteristics of the main beneficiaries Geriatric Depression Scale 1. Are you basically satisfied with your life? Yes/No 2. Have you dropped many of your activities and interests? Yes/No 3. Do you feel that your life is empty? Yes/No 4. Do you often get bored? Yes/No 5. Are you in good spirits most of the time? Yes/No 6. Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Form WNL = Within Normal Limits ASST = Assisted IND = Independent DEP = Dependent Assessment Forms. Title: CGA Form Created Date: 2/23/2012 9:09:27 AM View: 685. DOWNLOAD NOW ». Published in 2004: This new edition of Comprehensive Geriatric Oncology still offers an exhaustive review of the biology of cancer and aging, of the epidemiologic trends in the country and in the world, and of the clinical trials that concern cancer prevention and cancer treatment in the elderly. 1988. The geriatric assessment is a multidimensional, multidisciplinary assessment designed to evaluate an older person's functional ability, physical health, cognition and mental health, and socioenvironmental circumstances and yields a more complete and relevant list of medical problems, functional problems, and psychosocial issues. 86. PDF. Download a preview of the Standardized Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment form. [PDF - 900KB] References. Rockwood K, Stadnyk K, Carver D, MacPherson KM, Beanlands HE, Powell C, Stolee P, Thomas VS, Tonks RS. Comprehensive geriatric assessment. Helping your elderly patients maintain functional well-being. Postgrad Med. 1998 Mar;103(3):247-9 Comprehensive geriatric assessment is ' a multidimensional, interdisciplinary diagnostic process to determine the medical, psychological, and functional capabilities of a frail elderly person in order to develop a coordinated and integrated plan for treatment and long-term follow-up'. 1 Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment A multidimensional holistic assessment of an older person which considers health and wellbeing and formulates a plan to address issues which are of concern to the older person ( and their family and carers when relevant ) , arranges interventions according to the plan and then reviews the impact. Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a multidimensional, interdisciplinary diagnostic process to determine the medical, psychological and functional capabilities of a frail elderly person in order to develop a co-ordinated and integrated plan for treatment and long-term follow up. Aparna Chaudhary. Pur