Measurement Tools
What does CGA stand for?
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
What type of study was the article?
A monocentric (single focus/interest) retrospective cohort study. (observational study).
True or False?
Correlation does not imply causation.
True
Name 2 measurement tools that were used to measure physical performance and mobility.
Acceptable Answers: Gait Speed, TUG (Timed Up and Go Test), OLBT (One Leg Balance Test), Fall History
Half of patients with lung cancer are aged __ years or older at diagnosis.
70 👩🦳🧑🦳
True or False?
Observational studies are where researchers observe the effect of a risk factor, diagnostic test, treatment or other intervention with trying to control which groups are exposed.
False, they do not try to change who is or isn't exposed.
What is a CGA?
A CGA, or Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, is designed as a multidisciplinary evaluation in which the multiple b of older persons are uncovered, described, and explained, if possible, and in which the resources and strengths of the person are cataloged, need for services assessed, and a coordinated care plan developed to focus interventions on the person's problems.
What does FS stand for?
Functional Status
Fill in the blank:
Observational research explores ____________, estimates ____, and investigates _________ effects.
1. Relationships
2. Risk
3. Intervention
What does EQGSOP2 stand for?
European Guidelines of Sarcopenia
When was the study conducted? (Answer must include months/years)
September 2015-January 2019
True or False?
There is no control or randomization in an observational study.
True
What does the CIRS-G measure?
Severe comorbidities
What is the difference between an ADL and an IADL?
The Katz ADL explores basic functions through six questions: self-bathing, dressing, toileting, moving, bowel and bladder control, and eating.
The Lawton IADL measures 8 instrumental activities: handling finances, shopping, food preparation, housekeeping, telephone use, laundry, transport use, and medication management.
Describe "dose-response".
The stronger the exposure, the more increased the risk is.
"Lead in water, more lead over time increases risk."