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Study Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The population is getting older. For some people this can mean having several health problems and difficulty doing
everyday things. A Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is a process involving older people (usually aged
65 and over), their families, and health and social care staff to identify and help manage these problems and
prevent new problems arising. This can mean that people are less likely to need hospitalisation or to go into a care
home because their health is better managed. At present, however, many older people have difficulty accessing
healthcare, and COVID-19 has led to fewer face-to-face hospital appointments, which means that people may not
currently be getting the best care. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our research wants to see if we can develop a process of remote assessment and care called enhanced CGA
(eCGA). This would look at how best to meet the needs of older people and their families. This will involve us
looking at research that has already been done to see where alternatives to face-to-face contact could be used (or
not). This could include using telephone or video, as well as novel digital technology such as Apps, smart
speakers or sensors. We will interview older people and their families, and staff, to ask:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n