Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to review the components of the comprehensive geriatric assessment
Activity Learning Outcomes
Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:
- Discuss components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) (CO1, 5, 7)
- Evaluate screening tools used as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 4) (CO 1, 7)
Due Date: The initial posting to the graded collaborative discussions is due ... Peer and faculty responses are due by ... Please note that the late assignment policy does not apply to the collaborative discussions. A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday@ 11:59 pm MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0).
Requirements:
Step 1: Review the assigned topics which are listed by student number. For example, if your student number is 2 you will discuss the functional health domain and then respond to a classmate who has posted on the psychological health domain.
| Your
student number: |
Your-assessment domain |
Your peer response domain |
| 1 and 5 | Physical health | Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures |
| 2 and 6 | Functional health | Psychological health |
| 3 and 7 | Psychological health | Functional health |
| 4 and 8 | Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures | Physical health |
Step 2: For your assigned assessment domain:
- Provide a brief 3-5 sentence summary of the components of the domain assessment*
- Choose a screening tool which is appropriate for your domain. Explain the screening tool purpose, components and scoring technique*
- Provide 2 references in APA format beneath the table which support your work. You may use the The second reference must be a scholarly source. *All responses must be your work, in your own words.
Your table should look like the following:
| Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment | ||
| Domain | Dimensions of assessment | Screening tool related to the domain(s) |
| References: | ||
Step 3: Paste table inside the discussion board post. Do not attach as a document.
Step 4: Respond to a peer’s post. Your assigned response to a peer requirement is listed within the assignment table. Peer response will include:
- Compares peer domain to student’s assigned assessment domain, noting similarities and differences*
- Peer review: discuss how your assigned peer’s screening tool can be applicable in your own future practice*
SOLUTION
| Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment | ||
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Domain |
Dimensions of assessment |
Screening tool related to the domain(s) |
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Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures |
Part I: Socioenvironmental health is part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) and is a component that assesses social isolation among the elderly. According to Kennedy-Malone et al., (2019) social isolation is a leading factor in mortality among the elderly population.
Part II: The last component of the CGA assessment is Quality of life in aging individuals. This evaluates the elderly general satisfaction with life in the domains identified (Kennedy-Malone et al., 2019). It also addresses current health care decisions and end of life care. Patients are encouraged to obtain advance directive to spell out their wishes.
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Part I:
Lubben Social Network Scale—6-item version This tool is used to assess relationship with friends and family; it evaluates if the patient may be at risk for social isolation (Kennedy-Malone et al., 2019).
Components: Consist of the following questions 1. How many relatives do you see or hear from at least once a month? 2. How many relatives do you feel at ease with that you can talk about private matters? 3. How many relatives do you feel close to such that you could call on them for help? 4. How many of your friends do you see or hear from at least once a month? 5. How many friends do you feel at ease with that you can talk about private matters? 6. How many friends do you feel close to such that you could call on them for help?
Scoring Instructions: The six questions have the following 6- point Likert-type response choices: 0 = none, 1 = one, 2 = two, 3 = three or four, 4 = five through eight, and 5 = nine or more (Gary et al., 2016). Total score is an equally weighted sum of these six items. Scores range from 0 to 30 and is used to measure the extent of overall social connectedness (Gary et al., 2016). Score |
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