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Table 1 Domains of geriatric assessment and examples of instruments used for each domain

From: Radiation therapy for older patients with brain tumors

Domain

Commonly used instruments

Physical function/falls [20, 21]

Timed up and go [20]

Self-reported number of falls

Short Physical performance battery [21]

Grip strenght

Functional status [6, 22]

Activities of daily living (ADLs)

Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)

Cognitive function [2328]

Mini Mental State Examination

Montreal cognitive Assessment

Blessed Orientation Memory Concentration Test

Clock Drawing Test

Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale

Comorbidities [29, 30]

Charlson Comorbidity Index (CGI)

Cumulative Illness Rating Scale-Geriatrics (CIRS-G)

Depression/Psycological status [31, 34]

Geriatric depression scale

hospitalized anxiety and depression scale

patient health questionnaire

Nutrion [35]

Body mass index

Mini Nutritional Assessment Short Form

Polipharmacy [36, 37]

Medication Appropriateness index

STOPP/START Criteria

Socioeconomic status [38, 39]

Lubben Social Network Scale