Table 2.

Survey Results (n = 159)

Currently UseWould Like To Start Using if AvailableDon't Care/Don't NeedNo Response
1Administer a Health Risk Assessment that includes, at a minimum: demographic data, self-assessment of health status, psychosocial and behavioral risks, and activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs including but not limited to shopping, housekeeping, managing own medications, and handling finances.
Health Risk Assessment122 (78.2)21 (13.5)13 (8.3)3
Quality of Life Questionnaire51 (33.6)75 (49.3)26 (17.1)7
Physical Activity Level100 (65.4)39 (25.5)14 (9.6)6
Nutrition/Diet Assessment89 (57.1)54 (34.6)13 (8.3)3
Alcohol Screening136 (87.2)15 (9.6)5 (3.2)3
Tobacco Screening149 (95.5)4 (2.6)3 (1.9)3
Drug Use118 (76.6)24 (15.6)12 (7.8)5
Suicide Risk66 (42.9)58 (37.7)30 (19.5)5
Trauma19 (12.8)85 (57.1)45 (30.2)10
2Establish the patient's medical and family history.
Personal Medical History149 (96.1)1 (0.7)5 (3.2)4
Family Medical History145 (94.2)0 (0.0)9 (5.8)5
3Establish a list of current physicians and providers that are regularly involved in the medical care of the patient.
List of current providers106 (68.4)32 (20.7)17 (11.0)4
List of pharmacies106 (68.4)26 (16.8)23 (14.8)4
List of medical suppliers31 (20.4)60 (39.5)61 (40.1)7
4Obtain blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index or waist circumference, and other measurements, as deemed appropriate.
Vitals/Patient Measurements149 (96.1)0 (0.0)6 (3.9)4
5Assess patient's cognitive function.
Cognitive Measures (validated memory screening tool)105 (68.6)33 (21.6)15 (9.8)6
Cognitive Measures (direct observations or family concerns)101 (66.0)37 (24.2)15 (9.8)6
6Review risk factors for depression, including current or past experiences with depression or mood disorders.
Depression (PHQ-2)116 (76.8)11 (7.3)24 (15.9)8
Depression (PHQ-9)114 (77.0)11 (7.4)23 (15.5)11
Anxiety Disorders62 (40.3)61 (39.6)31 (20.1)5
7Review patient's functional ability and safety based on direct observation, or the use of appropriate screening questions. to assess, at a minimum, the following topics: Ability to successfully perform ADLs ● Fall risk ● Hearing impairment ● Home safety
Activities of Daily Living Questionnaire83 (54.6)48 (31.6)21 (13.8)7
Functional Ability: Questionnaire94 (61.0)46 (29.9)14 (9.1)5
Functional Ability: Physical Test (e.g., TUG)48 (31.4)76 (49.7)29 (19.0)6
Mobility Assessment99 (64.3)41 (26.6)14 (9.1)5
Fall Risk121 (78.6)23 (14.9)10 (6.5)5
Hearing Impairment92 (60.5)43 (28.3)17 (11.2)7
Home Safety Assessment78 (51.3)58 (38.2)16 (10.5)7
Safety - Self Reported Questionnaire98 (63.6)40 (26.0)16 (10.4)5
Driving Safety Assessment25 (16.2)109 (70.8)20 (13.0)5
8Establish a written screening schedule for the individual, such as a checklist for the next 5 to 10 years based on appropriate recommendations.
Immunizations Checklist129 (83.8)19 (12.3)6 (3.9)5
AHRQ Preventive Services Calculator28 (18.9)74 (50.0)46 (31.1)11
9Establish a list of risk factors and conditions for primary, secondary, or tertiary intervention N/A
10Provide personalized health advice to the patient, as appropriate, including referrals to health education or preventive counseling services and programs. N/A
11At the patient's discretion, furnish advance care planning services
End of life checklist79 (52.3)61 (40.4)11 (7.3)8
  • Abbreviations: PHQ, Patient health questionnaire; TUG, Timed up and go; AHRQ, Agency for healthcare research and quality.