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Table 2 Components of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

From: A physiotherapy-led transition to home intervention for older adults following emergency department discharge: protocol for a pilot feasibility randomised controlled trial

Medical

Co-morbid conditions and disease severity

Medication review

Nutritional status

Problem list

Mental health

Cognition

Mood and anxiety

Fears

Functional capacity

Basic activities of daily living

Gait and balance

Activity/exercise status

Instrumental activities of daily living

Social circumstances

Informal support from family or friends

Social network such as visitors or daytime activities

Eligibility for being offered care resources

Environment

Home comfort, facilities and safety

Use or potential use of tele-health technology, etc.

Transport facilities

Accessibility to local resources