Geriatric Assessment-Driven Intervention (GAIN) on Chemotherapy-Related Toxic Effects in Older Adults With Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2021.4158
Abstract: Importance Although geriatric assessment-driven intervention improves patient-centered outcomes, its influence on chemotherapy-related toxic effects remains unknown. Objective To assess whether specific geriatric assessment-driven intervention (GAIN) can reduce chemotherapy-related toxic effects in older adults with cancer.… read more here.
Keywords: related toxic; geriatric assessment; chemotherapy related; cancer ... See more keywords
Implementation and evaluation of a remote geriatric assessment and intervention program in Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.34759
Abstract: This study sought to determine the feasibility and acceptability of a remote geriatric assessment (GA) and implementation (GAIN) program in Brazil. The authors also explored the effect of this program on health‐related quality of life… read more here.
Keywords: remote geriatric; program brazil; program; geriatric assessment ... See more keywords
[Assessment of mobility/motor skills in old age : Based on the S1 guideline "Geriatric assessment level 2, living guideline"].
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DOI: 10.1007/s00391-022-02060-4
Abstract: In addition to locomotion, mobility also includes any motor performance that serves other purposes and movements that are unplanned. This article presents the instruments mentioned in the S1 guideline "Geriatric assessment level 2, living guideline", as… read more here.
Keywords: assessment level; guideline; level living; geriatric assessment ... See more keywords
Geriatric Assessment and Functional Decline in Older Patients with Lung Cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00408-017-0025-2
Abstract: PurposeOlder patients with lung cancer are a heterogeneous population making treatment decisions complex. This study aims to evaluate the value of geriatric assessment (GA) as well as the evolution of functional status (FS) in older… read more here.
Keywords: patients lung; decline; geriatric assessment; lung cancer ... See more keywords
Use of the Spanish Version of the Rapid Geriatric Assessment in Mexican Patients in Long-Term Care.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2017.07.013
Abstract: We report our experience with the use of a Spanish version of the rapid geriatric assessment of 30 patients in 2 long-term care institutions in Mexico City by a group of healthcare students without prior… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric assessment; rapid geriatric; spanish version; version rapid ... See more keywords
The incremental value of a geriatric assessment-derived three-item scale on estimating overall survival in older adults with cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2018.01.007
Abstract: OBJECTIVE A geriatric assessment (GA) assesses functional age of older patients with cancer and is a well-established tool predictive of toxicity and survival. The objective of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of… read more here.
Keywords: item scale; three item; geriatric assessment; cancer ... See more keywords
Oncologists' perceptions on the usefulness of geriatric assessment measures and the CARG toxicity score when prescribing chemotherapy for older patients with cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2018.11.004
Abstract: BACKGROUND The use of geriatric assessment (GA) and the Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG) Toxicity Score by Australian oncologists is low. We sought oncologists' views about the value of GA and the CARG Score… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric assessment; cancer; carg toxicity; score ... See more keywords
Preoperative geriatric assessment and follow-up of patients older than 75 years undergoing elective surgery for suspected colorectal cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.01.020
Abstract: OBJECTIVES We investigated the predictive value of specific tools used in a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) with regard to postoperative outcome in patients 75 years and older undergoing elective colorectal cancer (CRC) surgery. Furthermore, recovery was… read more here.
Keywords: geriatric assessment; undergoing elective; surgery; colorectal cancer ... See more keywords
Predictive value of each geriatric assessment domain for older patients with cancer: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.02.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND A geriatric assessment (GA) is increasingly used to help guide treatment decisions in older patients with cancer. However, there is no consensus regarding which domains should be included in the GA. In addition, the… read more here.
Keywords: patients cancer; geriatric assessment; oncology; review ... See more keywords
A novel geriatric assessment tool that predicts postoperative complications in older adults with cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.09.013
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Comprehensive geriatric assessment prior to oncologic surgery can help predict surgical outcomes. We tested whether an abbreviated geriatric assessment tool, the Vulnerable Elderly Surgical Pathways and outcomes Assessment (VESPA), would predict post-operative complications among… read more here.
Keywords: oncologic surgery; vespa; tool; geriatric assessment ... See more keywords
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Caring for the Older Person with Cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2017.08.006
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To discuss the evolution and effectiveness of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), the need for interprofessional collaboration, and the role of oncology nurses in the assessment and care coordination of the older patient with… read more here.
Keywords: older person; geriatric assessment; cancer; oncology ... See more keywords