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ReviewInternational journal of environmental research and public health2024

Comprehensive Gerontological Assessment: An Update on the Concept and Its Evaluation Tools in Latin America and the Caribbean-A Literature Review.

Rafael Pizarro-Mena, Elena S Rotarou, Diego Chavarro-Carvajal, Patrick Alexander Wachholz, María Fernanda López, Cristina Perdomo Delgado, Solange Parra-Soto, Isabel Barrientos-Calvo, Felipe Retamal-Walter, Gloria Riveros-Basoalto

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Review in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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10 authors.

Rafael Pizarro-MenaFacultad de Odontología y Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad San Sebastián, Sede Los Leones, Santiago 7500000, Chile.ORCID 0000-0001-8221-8270
Elena S RotarouRed Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC).
Diego Chavarro-CarvajalRed Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC).ORCID 0000-0002-8584-3191
Patrick Alexander WachholzRed Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC).ORCID 0000-0002-4474-009X
María Fernanda LópezRed Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC).
Cristina Perdomo DelgadoFacultad de Odontología y Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad San Sebastián, Sede Los Leones, Santiago 7500000, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-8227-3509
Solange Parra-SotoRed Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC).ORCID 0000-0002-8443-7327
Isabel Barrientos-CalvoRed Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC).ORCID 0000-0002-0343-757X
Felipe Retamal-WalterSchool of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia.ORCID 0000-0001-7690-2025
Gloria Riveros-BasoaltoBibliotecóloga Referencista, Vicerrectoría Académica, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago 7500000, Chile.ORCID 0009-0005-3132-5590

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In recent decades, Latin America and the Caribbean region have experienced accelerated aging. However, despite the significant progress of gerontology in the region, the number of geriatricians and professionals trained in the field is low; a notable gap in the training related to the assessment of older adults can also be observed. Therefore, in this literature review, we update the concept of Comprehensive Gerontological Assessment (CGA) for its application in the region. We compile the characteristics, validity, and reliability of CGA tools, and their usage in government documents across countries in the region. We also analyze the adaptations made to CGA during the COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss challenges related to CGA administration, academic training, research, innovation, and management. This study is particularly relevant as it proposes lines of action for decision-makers, academics, researchers, university students, and the general community, which will allow for more tailored interventions aimed at meeting the needs of older adults, their families, and caregivers. Such actions will positively impact functionality, autonomy, and quality of life, while promoting healthy, active, and successful aging in the region.

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Geriatric AssessmentGeriatricsAgedAged, 80 and overCaribbean RegionCOVID-19HumansLatin AmericaSARS-CoV-2Comprehensive Gerontological Assessmentevaluationgeriatric syndromeLatin Americaolder adults

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PMID39767536
PMCPMC11727758

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