Abstract: Objective To design a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) software for rapid screening in hospital for the elderly. Methods With the help of computer-based network technology and information technology, the geriatricians, clinical nursing specialists and IT technicians jointly developed a software used for rapid screening of CGA. The mean assessment time, accuracy and satisfaction rate of the patients were compared before and after the application of the software. Results After the application of the software, the mean assessment time decreased from 79.5 (53.0,116.0) min to 35.0 (30.5,56.5) min (P<0.05). The accuracy rate of assessment increased from 92.5% to 98.3% (P < 0.05). The satisfaction rate of the patients for the assessment was significantly higher than that before (P < 0.05). Conclusions The CGA software for rapid screening can promote the normalized,scientized and systematized management, and improve working efficiency, evaluation quality and patients’ satisfaction.

Key words: comprehensive geriatric assessment, rapid screening, software system, informatization