G8 Screening Tool for Evaluating a Geriatric Patient

Purpose: To identify a geriatric patient at risk for functional decline using the G8 screening test.

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Evaluation

Are you evaluating a geriatric patient?

Yes

Age of the patient

years

Body weight

Body height

Weight loss in the past 3 months (enter U if unknown, 0 if none)

Number of medications taken per day

Select an appropriate answer for each finding

Mobility

Neuropsychological problems

Food intake

Health relative to peers

Results

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Results Interpretation and Description References Next Steps

Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Body mass index (BMI)

Total score

Is the patient at increased risk for functional decline?

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Risk Factors
Clinical Diagnosis, Including Family History For Genetics
- Phenotype for Frailty in Older Adults (CHS Index)
- Concerns for Managing a Frail, Elderly Patient
Criteria For Diagnosis
- Criteria for Frailty in Elderly Patient
Severity, Prognosis, Stage

Therapy

Options
Selection
Physical And Lifestyle
- Bedside Risk Scoring System for Mortality in Older Adults After Hospitalization
- Core Elements to Identify a Frail, Elderly Patient
Prevention

Monitoring

Response To Therapy
- Frailty Scale of Rockwood
Adverse Effects
- Geriatric Targeting Criteria
Comorbid Conditions
- Geriatric Targeting Criteria

Patient Concerns

Disability And Performance
Quality Of Life

Specialty

Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Objective

severity
prognosis
stage
disability and performance

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Purpose: To identify a geriatric patient at risk for functional decline using the G8 screening test.

Specialty: Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation

Objective: severity, prognosis, stage, disability and performance

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