Geriatric Oncology in Portugal: Where We Are and What Comes Next-A Survey of Healthcare Professionals.

ABSTRACT: In keeping with the trend worldwide, in Portugal, more than 60% of newly diagnosed patients with cancer are aged 65 years or older, which makes older adults the most common population seen in an oncology practice. This study's objectives were to assess geriatric oncology practices in Portugal and investigate medical professionals' current needs and perceptions on the treatment of elderly cancer patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted using a web-based survey of healthcare providers treating elderly patients.

Results

There were 222 responses: 62.6% of physicians reported the absence of geriatric oncology and/or geriatrics consultations in their institutions, 14.9% had guidelines for the management of older patients with cancer and 4.5% had physicians dedicated

SUBMITTER: Marinho J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9498886 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature