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A trans-hospital pilot programme for onco-geriatry. The experience of the CHC-liege
Focan C. , Warzee E. , Demolin G. , Houbiers G. , Kreutz F. , Matus G. , Longree L. , Sondag C. , Dammel F. , Guillaume Th. , Graas M.P.
Rev Med Liege 2013, 68(3),110-117Abstract : The authors offered to 296 consecutive cancer patients aged ≥ 70 to undergo a joint comprehensive geriatric and oncological assessment. After pluridisciplinary discussion, several reflections have emerged : the need in 15 - 32 % of cases to reinforce the role of the paramedical staff; the correlation between age, low clinical indices, alteration of renal function as well as geriatric characteristics; 67 % of evaluated cases presented a significant geriatric profile; recommendations for patients’ management in relation to their pattern of frailty and health aging (standard, adapted or palliative treatment).
