Using a geriatric oncology assessment to link with services (GOAL).

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Geriatric screening tools assess functional limitations and inform clinical decision-making for older adults with cancer. Our objective was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a screener in community-based oncology clinics.

Materials and methods

Eligible patients were from two rural, underserved community-based cancer clinics; within 12 months of a cancer diagnosis (breast, lung, colorectal, pancreas, esophageal); aged ≥60 years; and not exclusively pursuing palliative care. We used a previously validated tool that was embedded in the electronic health record (EHR). Patient-reported responses identified memory impairment, depressive symptoms, deficits in activities of daily living, poor nutrition, and polypharmacy. At the discretion of the oncologist,

SUBMITTER: Zullig LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8549656 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature