A Supporting Platform for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Multi-Modal Tailored Interventions.

Area of Science:

• Gerontology and Healthcare Technology
• Digital Health and Aging Research

Background:

• Frailty is a critical stage in aging, preceding disability and straining healthcare systems.
• Proactive management of frailty is essential for sustainable healthcare.
• Current approaches require enhanced support for early detection and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and implement a software platform for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).
• To support the monitoring of patient activities at home.
• To facilitate early detection of intrinsic capacity decline and guide interventions.

Main Methods:

• Development of a software platform integrating CGA support.
• Implementation of an alert engine for intrinsic capacity monitoring.
• Integration of a decision support system for referral recommendations.
• Enabling tailored intervention delivery through the platform.

Main Results:

• The platform effectively supports CGA and home-based activity monitoring.
• The alert engine successfully identifies intrinsic capacity decline.
• The decision support system provides actionable referral recommendations.
• The system facilitates the delivery of personalized patient interventions.

Conclusions:

• The developed software platform is a valuable tool for managing frailty in aging individuals.
• It enhances the ability of care professionals to monitor patient health and provide timely interventions.
• This technology contributes to the sustainability of healthcare systems by addressing frailty proactively.