Figure 6 presents the results of ranking exercise of all geriatric syndromes by eight Technical Expert Panel members. Figure 6 is a bar graph. Bars represent mean scores, based on ranking of each syndrome with scores from 0 to 9. Horizontal axis shows mean score for each syndrome. Chronic inflammation, homeostenosis, malnutrition, sarcopenia, disability, frailty, cognitive impairment, multiple comorbidities received the score of more than 4 and were selected for the present review. Urinary incontinence, sleep problems, visual impairment, dizziness, social isolation, gait problems, hearing impairment, anxiety, polypharmacy, falls and fear of falls, depression and other mood disorders, heart failure received mean score of less than 4 and were omitted from the report.

Figure 6Results of Ranking Exercise

Bars represent mean scores, based on ranking of each syndrome on a scale of 0 to 9 by eight TEP members. Horizontal axis shows the mean score for each syndrome.

From: 2, Methods

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Common Syndromes in Older Adults Related to Primary and Secondary Prevention [Internet].
Evidence Syntheses/Technology Assessments, No. 87.
Kane RL, Talley KMC, Shamliyan T, et al.
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