Table 2: Assessments used in the pilot study and scores signifying impairment.
DOMAIN |
TOOL |
SCORE SIGNIFYING IMPAIRMENT |
Physical function |
ADL IADL Falls history |
Any ADL or IADL impairment Any history of falls |
Objective physical performance |
TUG |
<10s Freely mobile <20s Mostly independent 20-29s Variable mobility >20s Impaired mobility 13.5s threshold for increased falls risk |
Comorbidity |
Charlson Comorbidity Index |
Evaluated on a case-by-case basis |
Nutrition |
MNA-SF |
Normal nutritional status 12-14 At risk of malnutrition (8-11 points) Malnourished (0-7 points) |
Social support |
Patient history/caregiver interview |
Any deficit noted |
Polypharmacy |
Number of total medications |
≥5 medications |
Psychological Status |
GDS Patient history/interview |
10-19 mildly depressed 20-30 severely depressed |
Cognition |
MMSE |
24-30=normal |
Screening |
G8 |
≤ 14 |