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Kristjánsson K, Thórarinsdóttir K. Two variants of 'constrained participation' in the care of vulnerable adults: A proof-of-concept study. Nurs Ethics 2024; 31:39-51. [PMID: 37195896 PMCID: PMC10898202 DOI: 10.1177/09697330231169930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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There has been a radical turn towards ideals of patient autonomy and person-centred care, and away from historically entrenched forms of medical paternalism, in the last 50 years of nursing practice. However, along the way, some shades of grey between the areas of ideal patient participation and of outright patient non-participation have been missed. The current article constitutes an exploratory proof-of-concept study of the real-world traction of a distinction-straddling concept of 'constrained participation' and its two sub-concepts of 'fought-for participation' and 'forced-to participation'. In order to concretise these additions to the conceptual terrain of person-centred participation and its anti-theses, we apply them to themes in the care of vulnerable older adults. In the final section, we close by eliciting some characterological, educational and clinical implications of adding these new tools also to the conceptual repertoire of nursing practice and education.
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Yu YC, Su CC, Yang DC. Association between the mental domain of the comprehensive geriatric assessment and prolonged length of stay in hospitalized older adults with mild to moderate frailty. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1191940. [PMID: 37425309 PMCID: PMC10326269 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1191940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Introduction Previous researches have shown the risk factors of prolonged length of stay (PLOS) in hospitalized older adults, but it is unclear what are the risk factors of PLOS in hospitalized older adults with mild to moderate frailty. Objective To identify the risk factors of PLOS in hospitalized older adults with mild to moderate frailty. Methods We recruited adults aged ≥65 years old with mild to moderate frailty admitted to a tertiary medical center in the southern Taiwan from June 2018 to September 2018. Each individual underwent a structural questionnaire interview within 72 h after admission and 72 h after discharge. The data were collected face-to-face, including demographic characteristics, comorbidities, length of stay (LOS), and multiple domains of the comprehensive geriatric assessment. The main outcome was PLOS. Results Individuals who had two or more drugs, were female, did not have cognitive impairment and had a Geriatric Depression Scale score ≥ 1 had a higher risk of PLOS (probability = 0.81), and these individuals accounted for 29% of the overall study population. Among male individuals younger than 87 years old, those with cognitive impairment had a higher risk of PLOS (probability = 0.76), and among male individuals without cognitive impairment, living alone was associated with a higher risk of PLOS (probability = 0.88). Conclusion Early detection and management of mood and cognition in older adults, together with comprehensive discharge planning and transition care, may be an important part of reducing LOS in hospitalized older adults with mild to moderate frailty.
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- Yung-Chen Yu
- Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Clinical Innovation and Research Center, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
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McLaughlin KH, Friedman M, Hoyer EH, Kudchadkar S, Flanagan E, Klein L, Daley K, Lavezza A, Schechter N, Young D. The Johns Hopkins Activity and Mobility Promotion Program: A Framework to Increase Activity and Mobility Among Hospitalized Patients. J Nurs Care Qual 2023; 38:164-170. [PMID: 36729980 PMCID: PMC9944180 DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Greater mobility and activity among hospitalized patients has been linked to key outcomes, including decreased length of stay, increased odds of home discharge, and fewer hospital-acquired morbidities. Systematic approaches to increasing patient mobility and activity are needed to improve patient outcomes during and following hospitalization. PROBLEM While studies have found the Johns Hopkins Activity and Mobility Promotion (JH-AMP) program improves patient mobility and associated outcomes, program details and implementation methods are not published. APPROACH JH-AMP is a systematic approach that includes 8 steps, described in this article: (1) organizational prioritization; (2) systematic measurement and daily mobility goal; (3) barrier mitigation; (4) local interdisciplinary roles; (5) sustainable education and training; (6) workflow integration; (7) data feedback; and (8) promotion and awareness. CONCLUSIONS Hospitals and health care systems can use this information to guide implementation of JH-AMP at their institutions.
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- Kevin H. McLaughlin
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland (Drs McLaughlin, Hoyer, Kudchadkar, and Schechter, Mr Friedman, and Mss Daley and Lavezza); Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland (Dr Flanagan and Ms Klein); and School of Physical Therapy, University of Nevada Las Vegas, Las Vegas (Dr Young)
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[Four types of old patients in the emergency department : A geriatric medicine qualitative and economic viewpoint]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2023; 56:53-58. [PMID: 34842961 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-021-01999-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Accepted: 10/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lack of clinical management of old patients in the emergency department. QUESTION How can we manage old patients in the emergency department more effectively, medically and economically? METHODS Evaluation of current selection and screening methods and recommendations for old patients in the emergency department. Acute inpatient treatment needs, presence of dysfunction in at least two core areas and assessment of advance care needs are examined. RESULT The identification of old patients in the emergency department as geriatric patients alone shows no control potential. Combining the three test criteria of acute inpatient need for treatment, the presence of dysfunction in at least two core areas and the assessment of advance care needs generates four old patient types that have interesting control potential: the medical traumatology patient, the acute geriatric patient, the rehabilitative geriatric patient, and the ambulatory patient. DISCUSSION in addition to identifying geriatric patients, screening should map acute inpatient treatment needs, assessment of dysfunction, and analysis of advance care needs to define clinically steerable old patients.
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Kim J, Kang T, Seo HJ, Seo SY, Kim M, Jung Y, Kim J, Lee JB. Measuring patient acuity and nursing care needs in South Korea: application of a new patient classification system. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:332. [PMID: 36447217 PMCID: PMC9707110 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01109-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An accurate and reliable patient classification system (PCS) can help inform decisions regarding adequate assignments for nurse staffing. This study aimed to evaluate the criterion validity of the Asan Patient Classification System (APCS), a new tertiary hospital-specific PCS, by comparing its rating and total scores with those of KPCS-1 and KPCS-GW for measuring patient activity and nursing needs. METHODS We performed a retrospective analysis of the medical records of 50,314 inpatients admitted to the general wards of a tertiary teaching hospital in Seoul, South Korea in March, June, September, and December 2019. Spearman's correlation and Kappa statistics according to quartiles were calculated to examine the criterion validity of the APCS compared with the KPCS-1 and KPCS-GW. RESULTS The average patient classification score was 28.3 points for APCS, 25.7 points for KPCS-1, and 21.6 points for KPCS-GW. The kappa value between APCS and KPCS-1 was 0.91 (95% CI:0.9072, 0.9119) and that between APCS and KPCS-GW was 0.88 (95% CI:0.8757, 0.8810). Additionally, Spearman's correlation coefficients among APCS, KPCS-1, and KPCS-GW showed a very strong correlation. However, 10.8% of the participants' results were inconsistent, and KPCS-1 tended to classify patients into groups with lower nursing needs compared to APCS. CONCLUSION This study showed that electronic health record-generated APCS can provide useful information on patients' severity and nursing activities to measure workload estimation. Additional research is needed to develop and implement a real-world EHR-based PCS system to accommodate for direct and indirect nursing care while considering diverse population and dynamic healthcare system.
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- Jeounghee Kim
- grid.413967.e0000 0001 0842 2126Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.413967.e0000 0001 0842 2126Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.254230.20000 0001 0722 6377College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, 266 Munhwa-ro, Jung-gu, 301-747 Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- grid.413967.e0000 0001 0842 2126Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.413967.e0000 0001 0842 2126Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.413967.e0000 0001 0842 2126Department of Nursing, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905College of Nursing, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.267370.70000 0004 0533 4667Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Laura T, Melvin C, Yoong DY. Depressive symptoms and malnutrition are associated with other geriatric syndromes and increase risk for 30-Day readmission in hospitalized older adults: a prospective cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:634. [PMID: 35918652 PMCID: PMC9344637 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03343-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Readmission in older adults is typically complex with multiple contributing factors. We aim to examine how two prevalent and potentially modifiable geriatric conditions - depressive symptoms and malnutrition - relate to other geriatric syndromes and 30-day readmission in hospitalized older adults. METHODS Consecutive admissions of patients ≥ 65 years to a general medical department were recruited over 16 months. Patients were screened for depression, malnutrition, delirium, cognitive impairment, and frailty at admission. Medical records were reviewed for poor oral intake and functional decline during hospitalization. Unplanned readmission within 30-days of discharge was tracked through the hospital's electronic health records and follow-up telephone interviews. We use directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) to depict the relationship of depressive symptoms and malnutrition with geriatric syndromes that constitute covariates of interest and 30-day readmission outcome. Multiple logistic regression was performed for the independent associations of depressive symptoms and malnutrition with 30-day readmission, adjusting for variables based on DAG-identified minimal adjustment set. RESULTS We recruited 1619 consecutive admissions, with mean age 76.4 (7.9) years and 51.3% females. 30-day readmission occurred in 331 (22.0%) of 1,507 patients with follow-up data. Depressive symptoms, malnutrition, higher comorbidity burden, hospitalization in the one-year preceding index admission, frailty, delirium, as well as functional decline and poor oral intake during the index admission, were more commonly observed among patients who were readmitted within 30 days of discharge (P < 0.05). Patients with active depressive symptoms were significantly more likely to be frail (OR = 1.62, 95% CI 1.22-2.16), had poor oral intake (OR = 1.35, 95% CI 1.02-1.79) and functional decline during admission (OR = 1.58, 95% CI 1.11-2.23). Malnutrition at admission was significantly associated with frailty (OR = 1.53, 95% CI 1.07-2.19), delirium (OR = 2.33, 95% CI 1.60-3.39) cognitive impairment (OR = 1.88, 95% CI 1.39-2.54) and poor oral intake during hospitalization (OR = 2.70, 95% CI 2.01-3.64). In minimal adjustment set identified by DAG, depressive symptoms (OR = 1.38, 95% CI 1.02-1.86) remained significantly associated with 30-day readmission. The association of malnutrition with 30-day readmission was no longer statistically significant after adjusting for age, ethnicity and depressive symptoms in the minimal adjustment set (OR = 1.40, 95% CI 0.99-1.98). CONCLUSION The observed causal associations support screening and targeted interventions for depressive symptoms and malnutrition during admission and in the post-acute period.
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- Tay Laura
- Department of General Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, 544886, Singapore, Singapore. .,Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore.
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- Department of General Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, 544886, Singapore, Singapore
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- Geriatric Education and Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore.,Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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de Groot AJ, Wattel EM, van Dam CS, van Balen R, van der Wouden JC, Hertogh CMPM. Referral to geriatric rehabilitation: a scoping review of triage factors in acutely hospitalised older patients. Age Ageing 2022; 51:6527383. [PMID: 35150588 PMCID: PMC8840799 DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Old or frail acutely hospitalised patients can benefit from geriatric rehabilitation but criteria concerning referral decisions are unclear. This review presents an overview of clinical factors associated with referral to geriatric rehabilitation that may further consensus between hospital and rehabilitation professionals on triage. DESIGN Scoping review. METHODS A review was conducted following Arksey and O'Malley's framework. The search included literature concerning a broad spectrum of acutely hospitalised patients and factors associated with their referral to geriatric rehabilitation. RESULTS Selected abstracts were categorised into distinct geriatric rehabilitation care pathways such as stroke, hip fracture, amputation of lower limb, cardiac and oncologic rehabilitation. Abstracts on internal medical patients were further reviewed and 29 studies were included. A total of 13 studies focused on factors identifying rehabilitation needs and 16 on factors associated with outcome of geriatric rehabilitation. Triage factors were diverse and included frailty status, functional decline, cognitive symptoms and multimorbidity. Mood symptoms and living situation further specified post-acute care needs. In overview, triage factors could be characterised as demographic (n = 4), diagnosis-related (n = 8), mental (n = 6), functional (n = 10) or multi-domain (n = 12) and mapped in a transitional care pathway. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Frailty and functional decline are characteristics frequently associated with referral to geriatric rehabilitation of acutely hospitalised internal medical patients. A comprehensive geriatric assessment or a simpler multi-domain set of tests reveals rehabilitation needs and approximates a functional prognosis. Professional consensus on factors and timing of triage in hospital is within reach.
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- Aafke J de Groot
- Department of Medicine for Older People and Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine for Older People and Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine for Older People and Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medicine for Older People and Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Clinical Outcome and Toxicity in the Treatment of Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer in Elderly Patients. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9103231. [PMID: 33050286 PMCID: PMC7600138 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9103231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: The present study aims to evaluate the outcomes and toxicity of elderly anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC) patients receiving (chemo)radiotherapy, as well as to identify prognostic factors. Patients and methods: A systematic review using the MEDLINE/PubMed and Cochrane databases was performed. Individual data from all eligible studies were extracted, and a pooled analysis (n = 186) was conducted to examine patient characteristics and treatment. All consecutive ATC patients (≥65 years) treated between 2009 and 2019 at our institution were evaluated for outcomes concerning progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS) probabilities and treatment-related toxicity. Results: The systematic review and pooled analysis identified age as a prognostic factor. The median OS of our patient cohort (n = 26) was three months (range = 0–125). The 6-, 12- and 24-month survival rates were 35%, 22% and 11%, respectively. In the univariate analysis, a Karnofsky performance status of >70%, the Union for International Cancer Control Tumor–Node–Metastasis classification, multimodal therapy and an EQD2 of >49 Gy were correlated with longer OS and PFS. The acute grade 3 toxicity of dysphagia, dyspnea, dermatitis, mucositis and dysphonia was found in 23%, 15%, 12%, 12% and 8% of patients. Conclusion: Age appears to be a prognostic factor in ATC. Elderly ATC patients can tolerate multimodal treatment and achieve a promising outcome. Prospective studies need to confirm our findings.
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