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Published in: BMC Geriatrics 1/2020

01-12-2020 | Geriatric Oncology | Commentary

Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice

Authors: 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

Published in: BMC Geriatrics | Issue 1/2020

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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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Metadata
Title
Implementing a multidisciplinary approach for older adults with Cancer: geriatric oncology in practice
Authors
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
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Geriatrics / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2318
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01625-5

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