Geriatric Cancer Patients
Conditions
Brief summary
In this prospective quality improvement study, we will develop and evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an online patient self-reported G8 screening tool which will allow us to efficiently identify G8 positive older cancer patients to be referred to our Senior Adult Oncology Center (SAOC) for a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA).
Detailed description
We will test the feasibility and acceptability of the online G8 screening tool developed. 100 older new established cancer patients who had used the MyChart G8 will be recruited to provide their feedback on the usability of the screening tool and any related referral and SAOC appointment experience. Among patients with G8 scores ≤ 14, they will be referred to a CGA. We will examine CGA attendance compliance, predictive value of the online collected G8 score with the final frailty designation determined by the CGA, and perceived barriers among CGA non-adherent patients via a brief follow up inquiry.
Interventions
OTHERG8 Screening Tool
Determine the feasibility of implementing an online patient self-reported G8 assessment, on new patients \>65y/o who are scheduled with the medical oncology department.
Sponsors
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Thomas Jefferson University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* 65 years and older * New Patient Visit scheduled for Medical Oncology
Exclusion criteria
• Inability to answer or have caregiver answer questions on screening tool.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Agree to using the G8 assessment | At time of visit | To determine the feasibility of implementing an online patient self-reported G8 assessment, on new patients \>65y/o who are scheduled with the medical oncology department. |
| Complete the G8 assessment | At time of visit | To determine the feasibility of implementing an online patient self-reported G8 assessment, on new patients \>65y/o who are scheduled with the medical oncology department. |
| 3. Complete the referred SAOC visits if they complete the G8 assessment and are screened positive | After visit | To determine the feasibility of implementing an online patient self-reported G8 assessment, on new patients \>65y/o who are scheduled with the medical oncology department. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed