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