학술논문

Frailty in Older Adults: Assessment, support, and treatment implications in patients with cancer.
Document Type
Article
Source
Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2018 Supplement, Vol. 22, p8-18. 11p. 2 Charts.
Subject
*BREAST tumor diagnosis
*ELDER care
*GERIATRIC assessment
*BREAST tumors
*ONCOLOGY nursing
*CANCER patients
*ACCIDENTAL falls
*FRAIL elderly
*MEDICAL referrals
*NURSING models
*WORLD Wide Web
*INFORMATION resources
*CONTINUING education units
*OLD age
Language
ISSN
1092-1095
Abstract
BACKGROUND: 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]