Frailty and its association with health-related quality of life among older cancer patients: an evidence-based study from China.

Mingzhu SuNengliang YaoMeimei ShangYuzhen ShenTingting QinJialin WangXiaojie Sun

Published in: Health and quality of life outcomes (2022)

Frailty was associated with deteriorated HRQoL in older patients with cancer. Early frailty screening and preventive interventions are essential for improving quality of life through decision-making or pretreatment optimization in geriatric oncology.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
decision making
physical activity
palliative care
middle aged