Comprehensive geriatric assessment in primary care: a systematic review.

James W Garrard Natalie J Cox Richard Matthew Dodds Helen Clare Roberts Avan A Sayer

Published in: Aging clinical and experimental research (2019)

The four studies demonstrated that CGA was acceptable and provided variable outcome benefit. Further research is needed to identify the most effective strategy for implementing CGA in primary care. Particular questions include identification of patients suitable for CGA within primary care CGA, a consensus list of outcome measures, and the role of different healthcare professionals in delivering CGA.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
general practice
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
quality improvement
bioinformatics analysis
clinical evaluation