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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Older Persons With HIV
Aroonsiri Sangarlangkarn1, Jonathan S Appelbaum2
1Section of Geriatrics, Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
|November 26, 2020
Summary
Older adults with HIV (PWH) increasingly need specialized care. This review details how to conduct Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA) for PWH, using validated tools to address geriatric syndromes.
Area of Science:
- Geriatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Antiretroviral therapy has increased longevity for people with HIV (PWH).
- A growing proportion of PWH are older adults.
- Older PWH experience higher rates of geriatric syndromes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance on performing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) for PWH in clinical settings.
- To outline essential CGA domains and their significance for PWH.
- To describe validated, easy-to-administer screening tools for PWH.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on CGA and its application in geriatric populations.
- Identification and evaluation of screening tools validated for PWH.
- Focus on tools that are practical for clinical use and commonly employed in geriatrics.
Main Results:
- The article offers a structured approach to conducting CGA in PWH.
- Key CGA domains relevant to PWH are detailed.
- Specific screening tools suitable for PWH are recommended.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is crucial for older PWH.
- This review provides a practical framework for implementing CGA in clinical practice.
- Utilizing validated screening tools can improve care for PWH.
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