Table 1 Focused geriatric assessment domains and measurements
Domains | Assessment tools in each domain |
|---|---|
Functional status | ▪ ADL and IADL (subscales of the OARS) ▪ MOS Physical Functioning Scale ▪ Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS)—self and physician ▪ Number of falls in last 6 months ▪ Timed Up and Go (TUG) ▪ Usual gait speed ▪ Dual-task performance ▪ Six-minute walk test ▪ Grip strength ▪ 30-second chair stand |
Comorbid medical conditions | â–ª Patient-reported comorbidity checklist and chart extraction |
Psychological state | â–ª Mental Health Inventory-18 |
Social support | â–ª MOS Social Support Survey â–ª MOS social activities |
Nutritional status | â–ª Body mass index â–ª Unintentional weight loss |
Cognition | â–ª The Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration Test â–ª Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) â–ª Wide Range Achievement Test-5 (WRAT-5) |
Medications | â–ª Comprehensive list of medications |