(Answered) Nr601 Week 1: Discussion Board – Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Nr601 Week 1: Discussion Board Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to review the components of the comprehensive geriatric assessment 

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

1. Discuss components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) (CO1, 5, 7)
2. Evaluate screening tools used as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.4) (CO 1, 7)

Requirements:

Step 1:

Review the assigned topics which are listed by student number. For example, if your student number is 2 you will discuss the functional health domain and then respond to a classmate who has posted on the psychological health domain.

Your student number:  Your assessment domain Your peer response domain 1 and 5 Physical health Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures 2 and 6 Functional health Psychological health 3 and 7 Psychological health Functional health  4 and 8 Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures (my topic). Physical health

Step 2:

For your assigned assessment domain:

1. Provide a brief 3-5 sentence summary of the components of the domain assessment*
2. Choose a screening tool which is appropriate for your domain. Explain the screening tool purpose, components and scoring technique*
3. Provide 2 references in APA format beneath the table which support your work.  You may use the textbook. The second reference must be a scholarly source.

*All responses must be your work, in your own words.

Your table should look like the following:Nr601 Week 1: Discussion Board

Comprehensive Geriatric  Assessment  Domain Dimensions of assessment Screening tool related to the domain(s)  References:

Step 3:

Paste table inside the discussion board post. Do not attach as a document.

Step 4:

Respond to a peer’s post. Your assigned response to a peer requirement is listed within the assignment table.

Peer response will include:

• Compares peer domain to student’s assigned assessment domain, noting similarities and differences*
• Peer review: discuss how your assigned peer’s screening tool can be applicable in your own future practice*

*All responses must be your work, in your own words

Nr601 Week 1: Discussion Board Answer

Week 1: Exploring Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA)

Domain	Dimensions of Assessment	Screening Tool Related to the Field(s)
Socio-environmental health & quality of life measures	The major components in this CGA domain include: Physical Attributes component that comprises the nature of residential homes, security, and structural condition of the population. The second part, social attributes, reflects the sense or level of acceptance by the close members of society (Ward & Reuben, 2016).	The screening tool for this domain is the Quality of Life Scale (QOLS).

In the realm of socio-environmental health and quality of life measures, the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) navigates the intricate dimensions of physical and social attributes. Ward and Reuben (2016) elucidate that the Physical Attributes component scrutinizes residential homes’ nature, security, and structural conditions within the population. In parallel, the Social Attributes aspect delves into the level of acceptance by close societal members.

To effectively capture the nuances within this domain, the Quality of Life Scale (QOLS) emerges as a pertinent screening tool. Recognized as a certified instrument, the QOLS adeptly measures the quality of life and well-being across diverse age groups and cultural contexts (Ward & Reuben, 2016). This tool, with its comprehensive approach, ensures a holistic evaluation aligning with the multifaceted dimensions encapsulated in the socio-environmental health and quality of life measures.

Reference: Ward, E., & Reuben, D. (2016). Comprehensive geriatric assessment. UpToDate. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/comprehensive-geriatric-assessment