Cognitive compensatory processes of older, clinically fit patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing chemotherapy: A longitudinal cohort study.

Yves Libert Cindy Borghgraef Yves Beguin Nicole Delvaux Martine Devos Chantal Doyen Stéphanie Dubruille Anne-Marie Etienne Aurore Liénard Isabelle Merckaert Christine Reynaert Jean-Louis Slachmuylder Nicole Straetmans Eric Van Den Neste Dominique Bron Darius Razavi

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2017)

Older, clinically fit patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing chemotherapy demonstrated lower cognitive compensatory processes compared to healthy controls. Reducing distress and increasing motivation may improve cognitive compensatory processes of patients in non-novel contexts.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
physical activity
chronic kidney disease
community dwelling
middle aged
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
radiation therapy
patient reported