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Assessment of Dependence in Activities of Daily Living Among Older Patients in an Acute Care Unit
Published on: September 30, 2020
[Prescribed autonomy : outpatient comprehensive geriatric assessment]
Audrey Mentens1, Claudia Panait1, Yves Vaucher1
1Service de gériatrie et réadaptation, Hôpital Riviera-Chablais, 1800 Vevey.
Abstract:
In the context of global aging, comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) is a key tool to prevent functional decline and loss of autonomy. As a standardized, multidimensional, and interdisciplinary approach, CGA allows for the early detection of frailty and the development of personalized care plans. When implemented in both hospital and community settings, CGA improves home retention, reduces hospitalizations, and delays institutionalization. Beyond its clinical benefits, CGA is economically viable and aligns with the evolving healthcare needs. Investing in CGA means supporting a more autonomous, dignified, and patient-centered aging process.
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