Outcome prioritization and preferences among older adults with cancer starting chemotherapy in a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Older adults with cancer facing competing treatments must prioritize between various outcomes. This study assessed health outcome prioritization among older adults with cancer starting chemotherapy.

Methods

Secondary analysis of a randomized trial addressing vulnerabilities in older adults with cancer. Patients completed three validated outcome prioritization tools: 1) Health Outcomes Tool: prioritizes outcomes (survival, independence, symptoms) using a visual analog scale; 2) Now vs. Later Tool: rates the importance of quality of life at three times-today versus 1 or 5 years in the future; and 3) Attitude Scale: rates agreement with outcome-related statements. The authors measured the proportion of patients prioritizing various outcomes and evaluated their char

SUBMITTER: Soto-Perez-de-Celis E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11863993 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature