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ReviewHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

The Major Domains of Comprehensive Assessment Tools for Older Adults Requiring Home-Based Aged Care Services: A Systematic Review.

Weiwei Fang, Hai Phung, Richard Olley, Patricia Lee

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Review in Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Implementation science in care for older adults across healthcare settings: a scoping review.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Weiwei FangSchool of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia.
Hai PhungSchool of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia.ORCID 0000-0003-1533-8074
Richard OlleySchool of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-4398-8755
Patricia LeeSchool of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4215, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7860-546X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe global population is aging rapidly, increasing the need for appropriate health care. Older people often prefer to remain in their homes for as long as possible as they age. Therefore, it is crucial to assess their overall health and understand the individualized care needs for developing tailored home care services. This systematic review aims to examine the major domains of a range of assessment tools used for older people receiving home care services.

methodsA systematic search of Medline and PsycINFO via Ovid, CINAHL via EBSCO, Web of Science, and Scopus was conducted to identify studies investigating assessment of older people requiring home care services. The literature findings were systematically synthesized and classified using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) by the World Health Organization (WHO).

resultsA total of 32 studies were included in the systematic review. Three primary categories were identified based on the WHO ICF classification system: (1) body functions, (2) activities and participation, and (3) environmental factors. Body functions included physical functions and mental functions. Mobility, self-care, and domestic life were three major aspects within the ICF category of activities and participation. Regarding the environmental factors, support, relationships, and services provided to older people were commonly considered in the included studies. Among them, the most assessed domains were physical, psychological, cognitive, functional, and nutritional assessment.

conclusionsThe synthesis of findings in this review reveals major domains in various assessment tools, contributing to the development of a comprehensive framework to guide the assessment for older people requiring home care services.

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geriatric assessmenthome care servicesolder adults

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PMID39685089
PMCPMC11641082

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