• Login
    View Item 
    •   Home
    • The Christie Research Publications Repository
    • All Christie Publications
    • View Item
    •   Home
    • The Christie Research Publications Repository
    • All Christie Publications
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Browse

    All of ChristieCommunitiesTitleAuthorsIssue DateSubmit DateSubjectsThis CollectionTitleAuthorsIssue DateSubmit DateSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    Local Links

    The Christie WebsiteChristie Library and Knowledge Service

    Statistics

    Display statistics

    International efforts in geriatric radiation oncology

    • CSV
    • RefMan
    • EndNote
    • BibTex
    • RefWorks
    Authors
    Naseer, A.
    Cree, A.
    Simcock, R.
    Jeppesen, S. S.
    Morris, L.
    Kenis, C.
    Hashmi, Amira
    Dale, W.
    O'Donovan, A.
    Affiliation
    Applied Radiation Therapy Trinity and Trinity St. James's Cancer Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
    Issue Date
    2021
    
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    Introduction: Geriatric assessment (GA) has been recommended to form part of treatment decision making for older adults with cancer. However despite consensus guidelines from various organizations, GA does not appear to be a part of routine practice in radiation oncology. The aim of the current study was to explore the implementation of GA in radiation oncology. Materials and methods: This anonymous international survey investigated current use of GA in patients presenting for radiation therapy aged 65 years and over, in accordance with Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES) guidelines. The survey was designed, using Qualitrics™, an online survey tool. It was distributed via SIOG, social media and radiation oncology professional organizations. Survey responses were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. An additional analysis by creating a dichotomous variable based on awareness of major clinical practice guidelines and current use of GA. Results: Among 158 respondents, there was relatively low awareness of GA guidelines and low uptake of validated tools and processes. A minority of participants, only 16%, stated that they had a specialized geriatric oncology program in their institution. Approximately a third (34%) of respondents were unaware of any GA clinical practice guidelines. With regard to what way participants assess older patients differently to younger patients, 16% reported formally using specific validated tools, whereas 73% reported an informal assessment based on their own judgment, with 5% reporting no difference between younger and older patients. Regarding the use of validated screening tools for geriatric impairments, over half reported using (57%). Regarding GA implementation, the main barriers highlighted included a lack of clinical/support staff, a lack of training, knowledge, understanding or experience about GA and a lack of time. Discussion: Relatively low awareness of guidelines and low uptake of formal GA tools and processes were found. The integration of GA principles into radiation oncology appears to be ad hoc and very much in its infancy. There is a clear need for increased interdisciplinary education and collaboration between the disciplines of radiation oncology and geriatric medicine.
    Citation
    Naseer A, Cree A, Simcock R, Jeppesen SS, Morris L, Kenis C, et al. International efforts in geriatric radiation oncology [Internet]. Journal of Geriatric Oncology. Elsevier BV; 2021.
    Journal
    Journal of Geriatric Oncology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10541/624775
    DOI
    10.1016/j.jgo.2021.11.002
    PubMed ID
    34782281
    Additional Links
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jgo.2021.11.002
    Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1016/j.jgo.2021.11.002
    Scopus Count
    Collections
    All Christie Publications

    entitlement

    Related articles

    • Are Future Radiation Oncologists Equipped With the Knowledge to Manage Elderly Patients With Cancer?
    • Authors: Morris L, Thiruthaneeswaran N, Lehman M, Hasselburg G, Turner S
    • Issue date: 2017 Jul 15
    • How Is Geriatric Assessment Used in Clinical Practice for Older Adults With Cancer? A Survey of Cancer Providers by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
    • Authors: Dale W, Williams GR, R MacKenzie A, Soto-Perez-de-Celis E, Maggiore RJ, Merrill JK, Katta S, Smith KT, Klepin HD
    • Issue date: 2021 Jun
    • Screening tools for multidimensional health problems warranting a geriatric assessment in older cancer patients: an update on SIOG recommendations†.
    • Authors: Decoster L, Van Puyvelde K, Mohile S, Wedding U, Basso U, Colloca G, Rostoft S, Overcash J, Wildiers H, Steer C, Kimmick G, Kanesvaran R, Luciani A, Terret C, Hurria A, Kenis C, Audisio R, Extermann M
    • Issue date: 2015 Feb
    • International Society of Geriatric Oncology consensus on geriatric assessment in older patients with cancer.
    • Authors: Wildiers H, Heeren P, Puts M, Topinkova E, Janssen-Heijnen ML, Extermann M, Falandry C, Artz A, Brain E, Colloca G, Flamaing J, Karnakis T, Kenis C, Audisio RA, Mohile S, Repetto L, Van Leeuwen B, Milisen K, Hurria A
    • Issue date: 2014 Aug 20
    • National Survey Among Radiation Oncology Residents Related to Their Needs in Geriatric Oncology.
    • Authors: Leifer R, Bristow B, Puts M, Alibhai S, Cao X, Millar BA, Giuliani M, Hsu T, Trudeau M, Mehta R, Menjak I, Norris M, Liu B, Gallant F, Szumacher E
    • Issue date: 2019 Feb
    DSpace software (copyright © 2002 - 2023)  DuraSpace
    Quick Guide | Contact Us
    Open Repository is a service operated by 
    Atmire NV
     

    Export search results

    The export option will allow you to export the current search results of the entered query to a file. Different formats are available for download. To export the items, click on the button corresponding with the preferred download format.

    By default, clicking on the export buttons will result in a download of the allowed maximum amount of items.

    To select a subset of the search results, click "Selective Export" button and make a selection of the items you want to export. The amount of items that can be exported at once is similarly restricted as the full export.

    After making a selection, click one of the export format buttons. The amount of items that will be exported is indicated in the bubble next to export format.