Table 1 Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) at admission to the surgical ward
SCREENING TOOL, CGA ASSESSMENT, FRAILTY ASSESSMNT | CUT OFF | Score | Target Interventions |
|---|---|---|---|
MMSE [6] | < 24 | 21/30 | delirium prevention strategies |
MNA [7] | <  23 | 17/30 | nutrition support |
IADL [8] | ≤ 7 | 3/8 | – |
BARTHEL INDEX [9] | <  50 | 90/100 | – |
CIRS SEVERITY [10] |  | 1.61/5 | – |
CIRS COMORBIDITY [10] | > 3 | 2/13 | medical comorbidities optimization |
N° OF DRUGS | ≥ 3 | 3 | therapeutic reconciliation |
GDS [11] | ≥ 5 | 3/15 | – |
TINETTI SCALE [12] | ≤ 18 | 12/28 | rehabilitation program |
GIJON SCALE [13] | ≥ 10 | 9 | family counselling and planning of postoperative discharge needs |
FRAILTY INDEX [14] | Fit ≤ 0,08 0,08 > Pre-frail < 0,25 Frail ≥ 0,25 | 0.22 |  |