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What is the SPICES Assessment Tool? An Overview for Geriatric Care

According to a 2014 study on frailty, individuals aged 65 or older with two or more positive SPICES assessment criteria had a risk of adverse hospital events three times greater than those with fewer or no criteria. **What is the SPICES assessment tool?** It is a well-known acronym in geriatric nursing used to quickly identify key health risks in older adults, prompting further comprehensive evaluation and intervention.