Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice
Abstract Background Evidence-based practice in geriatric oncology is growing, and national initiatives have focused on expanding cancer care and research to improve health outcomes for older adults. However, there are still gaps between knowledge and practice for older adults with cancer. Main text...
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doaj-8dff91c7c2ee4fcc87bd0ef35cdd67532020-11-25T03:35:02ZengBMCBMC Geriatrics1471-23182020-07-012011910.1186/s12877-020-01625-5Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practiceCarolyn J. Presley0Jessica L. Krok-Schoen1Sarah A. Wall2Anne M. Noonan3Desiree C. Jones4Edmund Folefac5Nicole Williams6Janine Overcash7Ashley E. Rosko8Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State UniversityThe James Cancer Hospital/Solove Research InstituteThe James Cancer Hospital/Solove Research InstituteDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State UniversityThe James Cancer Hospital/Solove Research InstituteDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State UniversityDivision of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State UniversityThe James Cancer Hospital/Solove Research InstituteThe James Cancer Hospital/Solove Research InstituteAbstract Background Evidence-based practice in geriatric oncology is growing, and national initiatives have focused on expanding cancer care and research to improve health outcomes for older adults. However, there are still gaps between knowledge and practice for older adults with cancer. Main text Here we provide a detailed methodology of geriatric oncology care delivery within a single institution. The Cancer and Aging Resiliency (CARE) clinic is a multidisciplinary approach for implementing geriatric-driven health care for older adults with cancer. The CARE clinic was developed as a direct response to recommendations targeting key multifactorial geriatric health conditions (e.g. falls, nutritional deficits, sensory loss, cognitive impairment, frailty, multiple chronic conditions, and functional status). The multidisciplinary team assesses and delivers a comprehensive set of recommendations, all in one clinic visit, to minimize burden on the patient and the caregiver. The CARE clinic consultative model is a novel approach integrating cancer subspecialties with geriatric oncology healthcare delivery. Conclusions Older adults with cancer have unique needs that are independent of routine oncology care. The CARE clinic model provides specific assessments and interventions to improve health outcomes among older adults with cancer.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01625-5Geriatric assessmentOlder adultsGeriatric oncologyMultidisciplinary care |
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Carolyn J. Presley Jessica L. Krok-Schoen Sarah A. Wall Anne M. Noonan Desiree C. Jones Edmund Folefac Nicole Williams Janine Overcash Ashley E. Rosko |
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Carolyn J. Presley Jessica L. Krok-Schoen Sarah A. Wall Anne M. Noonan Desiree C. Jones Edmund Folefac Nicole Williams Janine Overcash Ashley E. Rosko Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice BMC Geriatrics Geriatric assessment Older adults Geriatric oncology Multidisciplinary care |
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Carolyn J. Presley Jessica L. Krok-Schoen Sarah A. Wall Anne M. Noonan Desiree C. Jones Edmund Folefac Nicole Williams Janine Overcash Ashley E. Rosko |
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Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice |
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Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice |
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Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice |
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Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice |
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Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice |
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implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with cancer: geriatric oncology in practice |
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Abstract Background Evidence-based practice in geriatric oncology is growing, and national initiatives have focused on expanding cancer care and research to improve health outcomes for older adults. However, there are still gaps between knowledge and practice for older adults with cancer. Main text Here we provide a detailed methodology of geriatric oncology care delivery within a single institution. The Cancer and Aging Resiliency (CARE) clinic is a multidisciplinary approach for implementing geriatric-driven health care for older adults with cancer. The CARE clinic was developed as a direct response to recommendations targeting key multifactorial geriatric health conditions (e.g. falls, nutritional deficits, sensory loss, cognitive impairment, frailty, multiple chronic conditions, and functional status). The multidisciplinary team assesses and delivers a comprehensive set of recommendations, all in one clinic visit, to minimize burden on the patient and the caregiver. The CARE clinic consultative model is a novel approach integrating cancer subspecialties with geriatric oncology healthcare delivery. Conclusions Older adults with cancer have unique needs that are independent of routine oncology care. The CARE clinic model provides specific assessments and interventions to improve health outcomes among older adults with cancer. |
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Geriatric assessment Older adults Geriatric oncology Multidisciplinary care |
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