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Table 1 Components of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (Biological, Psychological, Social, Environment and Function)

From: The impact of frailty Screening of Older adults with muLtidisciplinary assessment of those At Risk during emergency hospital attendance on the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of care (SOLAR): a randomised controlled trial.

Biological

Problem list including co-morbid conditions and disease severity

Medication review

Frailty syndromes (falls, bone health, incontinence)

Nutritional assessment

Psychological

Cognition/delirium assessment

Mood and anxiety

Fears

Social

Basic activities of daily living

Gait and balance

Activity/exercise status

Instrumental activities of daily living

Environment

Home comfort, facilities and safety

Use or potential use of tele-health technology, etc.

Transport facilities

Accessibility to local resources

Functional

Informal support from family or friends

Formal community support

Eligibility for being offered care resources

Social network such as visitors or daytime activities