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How Effective Is the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment?

Studies show that for frail, hospitalized older adults, a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) can reduce mortality and nursing home admissions. This multidisciplinary process represents a fundamental shift from traditional medicine towards holistic, patient-centered senior care. As the geriatric population grows, understanding how effective the comprehensive geriatric assessment truly is has become critically important for maximizing overall health and well-being.