Comprehensive geriatric assessment predicts listing for kidney transplant in patients with end-stage renal disease: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) involves a formal broad approach to assess frailty and creating a plan for management. However, the impact of CGA and its components on listing for kidney transplant in older adults has not been investigated. Methods We performed a single-center retrospective study of patients with end-stage renal disease who underwent CGA during kidney transplant candidacy evaluation between 2017 and 2021. All patients ≥ 65 years old and those under 65 with any team member concern for frailty were referred for CGA, which included measurements of healthcare utilization, comorbidities, social support, short physical performance battery, Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and Physical Frailty Phenotype (FPP), and estimate of surgical risk by the geriatrician. Results Two hundred and thirty patients underwent baseline CGA evaluation; 58.7% (135) had high CGA (“Excellent” or “Good” rating for transplant candidacy) and 41.3% (95) had low CGA ratings (“Borderline,” “Fair,” or “Poor”). High CGA rating (OR 8.46; p