Comprehensive Gerontological Assessment: An Update on the Concept and Its Evaluation Tools in Latin America and the Caribbean—A Literature Review

Rafael Pizarro-Mena (), Elena S. Rotarou, Diego Chavarro-Carvajal, Patrick Alexander Wachholz, María Fernanda López, Cristina Perdomo Delgado, Solange Parra-Soto, Isabel Barrientos-Calvo, Felipe Retamal-Walter and Gloria Riveros-Basoalto
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Rafael Pizarro-Mena: Facultad de Odontología y Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad San Sebastián, Sede Los Leones, Santiago 7500000, Chile
Elena S. Rotarou: Red Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC)
Diego Chavarro-Carvajal: Red Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC)
Patrick Alexander Wachholz: Red Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC)
María Fernanda López: Red Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC)
Cristina Perdomo Delgado: Facultad de Odontología y Ciencias de la Rehabilitación, Universidad San Sebastián, Sede Los Leones, Santiago 7500000, Chile
Solange Parra-Soto: Red Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC)
Isabel Barrientos-Calvo: Red Interuniversitaria de Envejecimiento Saludable de Latinoamérica y Caribe (RIES-LAC)
Felipe Retamal-Walter: School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
Gloria Riveros-Basoalto: Bibliotecóloga Referencista, Vicerrectoría Académica, Universidad San Sebastián, Santiago 7500000, Chile

IJERPH, 2024, vol. 21, issue 12, 1-55

Abstract: In recent decades, Latin America and the Caribbean region have experienced accelerated aging. However, despite the significant progress of gerontology in the region, the number of geriatricians and professionals trained in the field is low; a notable gap in the training related to the assessment of older adults can also be observed. Therefore, in this literature review, we update the concept of Comprehensive Gerontological Assessment (CGA) for its application in the region. We compile the characteristics, validity, and reliability of CGA tools, and their usage in government documents across countries in the region. We also analyze the adaptations made to CGA during the COVID-19 pandemic, and discuss challenges related to CGA administration, academic training, research, innovation, and management. This study is particularly relevant as it proposes lines of action for decision-makers, academics, researchers, university students, and the general community, which will allow for more tailored interventions aimed at meeting the needs of older adults, their families, and caregivers. Such actions will positively impact functionality, autonomy, and quality of life, while promoting healthy, active, and successful aging in the region.

Keywords: older adults; evaluation; Comprehensive Gerontological Assessment; Latin America; geriatric syndrome (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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