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Comparing geriatric assessment tools for predicting negative health outcomes in older adults

  • By

  • Ahmad Abbadi

  • Francesco Innocenti

  • Giorgi Beridze

  • Emmanouil Kokoroskos

  • Alberto Zucchelli

  • Tobias Nordström

  • Caroline Wachtler

  • Laura Fratiglioni

  • Davide L. Vetrano

  • Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga

  • July 9, 2026

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    The global aging population is projected to reach 22% by 2050, prompting a focus on healthy aging and quality of life.

  • 2

    Geriatric assessment tools must reliably predict health outcomes and be feasible for implementation in clinical settings.

  • 3

    The Health Assessment Tool (HAT) has shown strong predictive ability for mortality and healthcare use, validated in various settings.

  • 4

    This study aims to compare seven geriatric assessment tools, including HAT and others, across a range of health outcomes.

  • 5

    Limited research has compared geriatric assessment tools directly, often focusing on healthcare utilization rather than broader outcomes.

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Comparing geriatric assessment tools for predicting negative health outcomes in older adults

  • by Ahmad Abbadi, Francesco Innocenti, Giorgi Beridze, Emmanouil Kokoroskos, Alberto Zucchelli, Tobias Nordström, Caroline Wachtler, Laura Fratiglioni, Davide L. Vetrano, Amaia Calderón-Larrañaga

  • July 9, 2026

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