Cognitive function and ability to complete a web-based geriatric assessment among older adults with cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this study was determined whether cognitive impairment is associated with time taken to complete the electronic rapid fitness assessment (eRFA). We hypothesized that taking more time to complete the eRFA will indicate worsened cognitive function.

Methods

We retrospectively identified patients who presented to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Geriatrics Service for preoperative evaluation and completed the eRFA as a part of their preoperative assessment from February 2015 to December 2020. Cognitive function was assessed using the Mini-Cog©, which is a screening test for cognitive function status. Patients in this study underwent elective surgery and had a hospital length of stay ≥1 day. Time to complete the eRFA was automatically recorded

SUBMITTER: Hoffmann AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11229305 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature