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Patient-Centered Care for the Older Adult With Hematologic Malignancy
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Baseline Geriatric Screening/Assessment and Geriatrician Co-Management for Hematologic Malignancy. Completed, enrolled 160 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This research study is evaluating if co-management by a geriatrician embedded in the oncology clinic can improve outcomes for frail older adults with blood cancers. A rigorous pre-entry frailty assessment by a trained research assistant will be followed by randomization to geriatrician co-management versus usual care for patients found to be frail or pre-frail.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
All patients receive baseline geriatric screening/assessment by a research assistant to determine frailty status.
A board-certified geriatrician embedded in the oncology clinic will co-manage patients randomized to this arm.