Representation of geriatric oncology in cancer care guidelines in Europe: a scoping review by the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Implementation of national cancer policy is frequently shaped by medical guidelines. These guidelines often lack detail addressing the intricate care needs of vulnerable groups such as older adults, hindering the potential impact of these policies.

Objective

To provide an overview of the representation of older adults in European cancer guidelines to identify areas for improvement.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted using the Arksey and O'Malley framework and Levac et al. extension. The search strategy was developed for grey literature (i.e. guidelines) for the five most prevalent primary malignancies (prostate, breast, colorectal, lung, and urinary bladder) in 29 countries (member states of the European Union, Switzerland, and the UK). Data were extr

SUBMITTER: Pinker I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12018550 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature