Geriatric Assessment in Older Adults with Multiple Myeloma.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

The incidence of myeloma in older adults is increasing, yet little is known about geriatric impairments in these patients. We aimed to examine the prevalence of geriatric impairments in older adults with myeloma and the association between geriatric assessment and autologous stem cell transplant eligibility.

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Setting

Two academic medical centers.

Participants

A total of 40 adults 65 years and older with newly diagnosed myeloma were enrolled.

Measurement

Participants completed a primarily self-administered geriatric assessment, including measures of functional status, comorbidities, polypharmacy, psychosocial status, social support, quality of life, cognition, and physical performance. Outcomes were au

SUBMITTER: Wildes TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7006442 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature