International Survey on Frailty Assessment in Patients with Cancer.

Giuseppe Luigi BannaOrnella CantaleMaria Monica HaydockNicolò Matteo Luca BattistiKevin BamburyNaja MusolinoEoin O'CarrollGiuseppe MalteseLucia GarettoAlfredo AddeoFabio Gomes

Published in: The oncologist (2022)

Among selected oncology HCPs, there is still a worldwide lack of knowledge and usage of frailty screening tools, which may differ according to their geography, country income, and education. Targeted initiatives to raise awareness and education are needed to implement frailty assessment in managing patients with cancer.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
community dwelling
palliative care
physical activity
mental health
cross sectional
cancer therapy