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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Geriatric Interdisciplinary Team Care Model: An Integrated Model for Older
Yinrun Wu1, Lei Yang1, Yanmei Sha1
1Department of Geriatrics, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture People's Hospital, Dali, Yunnan, People's Republic of China.
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare
|June 24, 2026
Summary
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and Geriatric Interdisciplinary Teams (GIT) offer integrated care solutions for aging populations facing multimorbidity. This review explores their framework, implementation, and outcomes for sustainable geriatric care.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
- Integrated Care Models
- Healthcare Systems Research
Background:
- Global population aging presents challenges like multimorbidity and functional decline in older adults.
- Conventional single-disease care models are insufficient for complex geriatric needs.
- Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) and Geriatric Interdisciplinary Teams (GIT) are emerging as key strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize the theoretical framework, components, and implementation pathways of geriatric integrated care.
- To examine the conceptual foundations, principles, and operational approaches of CGA and GIT.
- To evaluate clinical outcomes, limitations, and future directions for sustainable geriatric care systems.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of literature from PubMed, Web of Science, and CNKI up to December 2025.
- Keywords used: 'comprehensive geriatric assessment', 'multidisciplinary team', 'integrated care'.
- Synthesis of theoretical frameworks, implementation strategies, and evidence on clinical outcomes.
Main Results:
- CGA and GIT provide a multidimensional, interdisciplinary, patient-centered approach to geriatric care.
- The review outlines critical steps and operational considerations for implementing this integrated model.
- Evidence on clinical outcomes, limitations, and future research needs is evaluated.
Conclusions:
- Geriatric integrated care models, centered on CGA and GIT, are essential for addressing the complexities of aging populations.
- This review provides a conceptual basis and practical reference for developing efficient and sustainable geriatric care systems.
- Further research is needed to optimize implementation and demonstrate long-term benefits.
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