TY - JOUR
T1 - Frailty in Older Adults
T2 - Assessment, Support, and Treatment Implications in Patients With Cancer
AU - Overcash, Janine
AU - Cope, Diane G.
AU - Van Cleave, Janet H.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2018/12/1
Y1 - 2018/12/1
N2 - Frailty is defined as a disability in those of advanced age, often with comorbidities, poor nutritional status, cognitive decline, and reduced functional status. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this article is to discuss the concept of frailty, assess the use of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), and understand the implications for treatment to maintain or enhance physical, functional, and cognitive health of older adult patients with cancer. METHODS: Literature about frailty in older adult patients diagnosed with cancer was reviewed to determine evidence-based assessment and treatment options. FINDINGS: About half of all older adult patients with cancer experience some degree of frailty. CGA is a useful way to evaluate frailty and the extent of limitations. Many frailty-specific tools have been developed. Evidence-based strategies are available to address limitations associated with frailty in older adult patients with cancer.
AB - Frailty is defined as a disability in those of advanced age, often with comorbidities, poor nutritional status, cognitive decline, and reduced functional status. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this article is to discuss the concept of frailty, assess the use of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), and understand the implications for treatment to maintain or enhance physical, functional, and cognitive health of older adult patients with cancer. METHODS: Literature about frailty in older adult patients diagnosed with cancer was reviewed to determine evidence-based assessment and treatment options. FINDINGS: About half of all older adult patients with cancer experience some degree of frailty. CGA is a useful way to evaluate frailty and the extent of limitations. Many frailty-specific tools have been developed. Evidence-based strategies are available to address limitations associated with frailty in older adult patients with cancer.
KW - cancer
KW - comprehensive geriatric assessment
KW - frail
KW - geriatric oncology
KW - older adult
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U2 - 10.1188/18.CJON.S2.8-18
DO - 10.1188/18.CJON.S2.8-18
M3 - Article
C2 - 30452021
AN - SCOPUS:85056601376
SN - 1092-1095
VL - 22
SP - 8
EP - 18
JO - Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
JF - Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing
IS - 6
ER -