What is Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)? An umbrella review
Newcastle University · University of Leicester · +5 more institutions
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Abstract
Background
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is now the accepted gold standard for caring for frail older people in hospital. However, there is uncertainty about identifying and targeting suitable recipients and which patients benefit the most.
Objectives
our objectives were to describe the key elements, principal measures of outcome and the characteristics of the main beneficiaries of inpatient CGA.
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