Development of a self-reported version of the G8 screening tool

Walree, Inez Charlotte van; Vondeling, Ariël M.; Vink, Geraldine R.; Huis‐Tanja, Lieke H. van; Emmelot-Vonk, Mariëlle H.; Bellera, C.; Soubeyran, Pierre; Hamaker, Marije E.

doi:10.1016/j.jgo.2019.08.011

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“…The G8 questionnaire contains eight questions. 25 In contrast to the GFI, a lower instead of higher score indicates frailty in the G8. Total scores range from zero (very frail) to 17 (not frail) and a score of 14 is the threshold of being frail.…”

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A prospective, multicentre study to assess frailty in elderly patients with leg ulcers (GERAS study)

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Scheerders

Dudink

et al. 2022

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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Background: Although leg ulcers are a burdensome disease most common in those aged 65 years and older, frailty in this population has not yet been well established. Objectives:The aim of this study was to prospectively explore and compare the presence of frailty in elderly patients with chronic leg or foot ulcers by applying different validated frailty screening methods in three healthcare settings and to assess the feasibility of frailty screening. Methods:We compared frailty of leg ulcer patients referred to an academic hospital with a non-academic hospital, leg ulcer patients receiving (primary) homecare, and a dermato-oncology patient population (control group). Frailty and quality of life were assessed using four validated questionnaires: the Groninger Frailty Indicator, Geriatric-8, Mini-Cog and Wound Quality of Life. To analyse data multiple (non)parametric tests were performed.Results: Fifty of 60 included leg ulcer patients (83%) scored "frail" on at least one frailty questionnaire (GFI, G8 or Mini-Cog). The number of patients scoring "frail" on two or three out of three applied frailty questionnaires were significantly higher in the academic and homecare ulcer population compared with the non-academic ulcer population and control group (p = 0.002). In the academic ulcer population mean Wound Quality of Life scores were 30.2 (SD 17.6), compared with 17.7 (SD 13.1) in the non-academic and 15.0 (SD 10.4) in the homecare ulcer population (p = 0.002). Conclusion:The majority of patients suffering from leg ulcers in this study was frail.The highest frailty prevalence was observed in the academic and homecare ulcer populations. The largest impaired quality of life was reported in the academic ulcer population. In dermatology practice, implementing frailty screening and initiating appropriate (paramedical) supportive care should be considered to improve patient outcomes.

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“…The G8 questionnaire contains eight questions 25 . In contrast to the GFI, a lower instead of higher score indicates frailty in the G8.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

A prospective, multicentre study to assess frailty in elderly patients with leg ulcers (GERAS study)

Zorge

Scheerders

Dudink

et al. 2022

Acad Dermatol Venereol

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“…Meanwhile, a self-reported version of the G8 has been made available to facilitate its implementation in busy clinics. 57 A G8 screening score of ≤14 identifies patients with possibly increased vulnerability and should prompt for a comprehensive GA. Importantly, abnormal results of G8 or other frailty screenings such as VES-13 should not be used alone to mark a patient as being “frail”, because false positive screening may occur.…”

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Frailty and Cancer: Current Perspectives on Assessment and Monitoring

Goede¹

2023

CIA

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Frailty, an age-related condition of increased vulnerability to acute endogenous or exogenous stressors, is a key barrier to successful treatment of cancer in older people. In this group of patients, assessment of frailty is required before starting a new treatment. According to guidelines, the gold standard to assess frailty in older adults with cancer is geriatric screening followed by geriatric assessment (GA) across essential GA-domains (social status, physical function, nutrition, cognition, emotion, co-morbidity, polypharmacy). GA enables tailoring of both oncological therapy and non-oncological interventions to the patient’s vulnerabilities. Large clinical trials recently have demonstrated that the feasibility and tolerability of systemic cancer treatment in older patients are significantly improved by such GA-guided management. Indications and optimal tools for frailty monitoring during the course of cancer treatment have not yet been defined in greater detail. New technologies such as wearable sensors or apps offer promising new opportunities to further develop frailty monitoring. This review describes the current standards and perspectives for the assessment and monitoring of frailty in elderly patients with cancer.

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“…The most frequently applied and validated GS tools are Geriatric 8 (G8) and the Vulnerable Elderly Survey-13 (VES-13) in the clinical practice [7]. While most screening tools need to involve health care providers or caregivers to complete, G8 and VES-13 may also be reported by the patient self [8], can be accessed on-line [9], or are even available in form of mobile application (OncoAssist®). The G8 is an eight-item tool based on the Mini Nutritional Assessment, specifically developed for older patients with cancer covering all geriatric domains [10].…”

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