Religious attitude, spirituality and mental adjustment in Turkish geriatric oncology patients.
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DOI: 10.1002/pon.6144
Abstract: AIM This study was conducted to determine the relationship between religious attitudes and spirituality levels of geriatric oncology patients and their psychological reactions to cancer. METHODS The sample consisted of 261 geriatric oncology patients who… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; oncology patients; relationship; religious attitude ... See more keywords
[Development and assessment of a MOOC about delirium in geriatric oncology].
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.05.014
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Among the themes to be addressed by a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on geriatric oncology, one of the priorities was delirium, due to its frequency, complications and difficulties encountered by healthcare professionals in… read more here.
Keywords: development assessment; geriatric oncology; mooc; delirium ... See more keywords
Nutritional management of older adults with gastrointestinal cancers: An International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) review paper.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2018.01.003
Abstract: Malnutrition is one of the most common physical manifestations of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and is often under-diagnosed and under-treated. Like cancers, malnutrition occurs more commonly in older adults, with potential negative consequences to quality of… read more here.
Keywords: nutritional management; older adults; gastrointestinal cancers; geriatric oncology ... See more keywords
Behavioral, psychological, and supportive care interventions in geriatric oncology: The cancer and aging group infrastructure core.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.07.019
Abstract: Current research efforts focusing on improving outcomes of older adults with cancer lack the appropriate infrastructure to support this growing need. The Cancer and Aging Group R21/33 National Institute of Health (NIH)/National Institute of Aging… read more here.
Keywords: cancer aging; behavioral psychological; aging group; geriatric oncology ... See more keywords
Educating healthcare providers in geriatric oncology - A call to accelerate progress through identifying the gaps in knowledge.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.10.020
Abstract: The majority of patients with cancer are over the age of 65. This patient population often has unique care needs. Thus, clinicians require additional competencies and skills to care for this population. Most clinicians, however,… read more here.
Keywords: educating healthcare; healthcare providers; gaps knowledge; providers geriatric ... See more keywords
Downstream consequences of abnormal cognitive screening in older adults seen pretreatment in a geriatric oncology clinic.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2019.10.022
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Although screening for cognitive impairment (CI) is an important part of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), little is known about the downstream work-up of abnormal screening or its impact on cancer treatment. We characterized… read more here.
Keywords: downstream consequences; oncology clinic; treatment; geriatric oncology ... See more keywords
Treatment of acute promyelocytic leukemia in older patients: recommendations of an International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) task force.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.03.019
Abstract: Approximately one third of patients diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) are above the age of sixty. It is important to ensure older adults receive optimal diagnosis and management since this subtype of acute myeloid… read more here.
Keywords: acute promyelocytic; promyelocytic leukemia; oncology; geriatric oncology ... See more keywords
Caring for older patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) global perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.05.001
Abstract: Abstract The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has affected millions of people in over 180 territories, causing a significant impact on healthcare systems globally. Older adults, as well as people living with cancer, appear… read more here.
Keywords: covid pandemic; patients cancer; oncology; geriatric oncology ... See more keywords
Identifying potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use in geriatric oncology.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.06.013
Abstract: The median number of medications taken by adults aged 65 and older is four, but may be higher in older adults with cancer. A high number of prescribed medications increases risk for adverse drug reactions… read more here.
Keywords: drug; medication; geriatric oncology; cancer ... See more keywords
Adapting care for older cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: Recommendations from the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) COVID-19 Working Group
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2020.07.008
Abstract: Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic poses a barrier to equal and evidence-based management of cancer in older adults. The International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG) formed a panel of experts to develop consensus recommendations on the… read more here.
Keywords: international society; covid pandemic; geriatric oncology; cancer ... See more keywords
Gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma in older adults: A comprehensive narrative review of management by the young international society of geriatric oncology.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2021.09.006
Abstract: Gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma is a disease of older adults with very poor survival rates. Its incidence has risen dramatically across the world in recent decades. Current treatment approaches for older adults are based largely on extrapolated… read more here.
Keywords: gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma; oncology; older adults; geriatric oncology ... See more keywords