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António Luís Vidinha Pereira1,2, Ana Vaz3, Constança Paúl2,4
1ULS Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal ALPereira@ulscoimbra.min-saude.pt.
BMJ Open
|June 4, 2025
Summary
This scoping review identifies and compares global Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) models for primary healthcare (PHC). It aims to standardize and generalize CGA, addressing the needs of an aging population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Primary Health Care
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Global population is aging rapidly, straining healthcare systems.
- Frailty necessitates a holistic approach, including functional, physical, cognitive, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is the gold standard for managing frailty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compile and compare existing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) models globally.
- To evaluate the applicability of these CGA models within primary healthcare (PHC) settings.
- To identify tools that can standardize and generalize CGA in PHC.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review methodology.
- Inclusion criteria: individuals aged 65+, CGA in PHC, at least three domains (physical, cognitive, social), no language restrictions, published in the last 30 years.
- Databases searched: MEDLINE-PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, grey literature repositories, and WHO pages. Data presented in narrative format.
Main Results:
- (Study is ongoing, results pending dissemination)
Conclusions:
- (Study is ongoing, conclusions pending dissemination)
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