Evaluation of a new two-step frailty assessment of head and neck patients in a prospective cohort.

Beniamino Vincenzoni PadovanM A J BijlJ A LangendijkH P van der LaanB A C Van DijkS FestenG B Halmos

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)

The current study showed a 30.8% referral rate for CGA by a geriatrician. Age, treatment intensity, cognitive deficits and polypharmacy were associated with higher rates of referral. Furthermore, nutritional status was found to be an important negative factor for adverse treatment outcomes, that requires attention.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
primary care
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
working memory
emergency department
combination therapy
community dwelling
smoking cessation
replacement therapy