Exploring the geriatric needs of oncology inpatients at an academic cancer centre

摘要

Purpose: Geriatric Assessments (GAs) in older adults with cancer have informed treatment decision-making and refined survival prediction. However, little is known about the needs of older inpatients with cancer. Our objectives were to test the feasibility of a bedside GA, assess the prevalence of impairments in geriatric domains, determine how many were unknown to the medical team, and assess the impact of GA on patient care.