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Table 6 CGA adjustments following the pilot

From: Comprehensive geriatric assessment pilot of a randomized control study in a Swedish acute hospital: a feasibility study

 

Original protocol

Adjustments after pilot

FRESH-screen

Screen in ED

Screen in ED or during baseline

Control ward

One

Three

Inclusion

Three per week

Two per week

Follow up assessments

Home visit

Telephone interview p.r.n.

Baseline

Complete on ward

Complete at place of discharge p.r.n.

Data collection

Complete in entirety

Allow for incomplete data/refusal

Complete as piece work if required

Assessment and questionnaire

Organized by category

Reorganized by importance of domain

Stagger physically exerting tests

Length of questionnaire

Full assessment: baseline, 1, 6, and 12 months

Condense 1- and 6-month follow-ups

Questions and language

Swedish and Latin alphabet

Use translators and symbols if required

  1. ED emergency department, p.r.n. pro re nata