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The overarching goal of the geriatric assessment is to develop a holistic understanding of the older patient as a means to identify emerging problems and individual capabilities. This information guides treatment, care coordination, and evaluation of long-term care needs. Assessment of the older adult requires a multifaceted approach that encompasses physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains. The comprehensive geriatric assessment takes this approach a step further. It is targeted toward the frail older adult and involves an interdisciplinary team of geriatric care providers. Both the general assessment and the comprehensive assessment aim to enhance quality of life and optimize function. Given the time constraints placed on practicing physicians, a strategy of rapid screening of key geriatric domains, followed by a more in-depth assessment of worrisome areas, is an effective approach. |
