Geriatric Screening
Identifies elderly cancer patients who could benefit from comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) (
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Has food intake declined over the past 3 months due to loss of appetite, digestive problems, chewing, or swallowing difficulties?
No decrease in food intake (+2)
Moderate decrease in food intake (+1)
Severe decrease in food intake (+0)
Weight loss during the last 3 months (kg):
No weight loss (+3)
1-3 kg (+2)
>3 kg (+0)
Does not know (+1)
Mobility
Goes out (+2)
>Able to get out of bed/ chair but does not go out (+1)
Bed or chair bound (+0)
Neuropsychological conditions:
No psychological conditions (+2)
Mild dementia (+1)
>Severe dementia or depression (+0)
Body mass index (BMI) (kg/m2):
<19 kg/m2 (+0)
>19 to <21 kg/m2 (+1)
21 to <23 kg/m2 (+2)
≥23 kg/m2 (+3)
Takes more than three prescription drugs per day:
No
Yes
In comparison with other people of the same age, how does the patient consider their health status?
Not as good (+0)
Doest not know (+0.5)
As good (+1)
Better (+2)
Age (years):
>85 (+0)
80-85 (+1)
<80 (+2)
TOTAL RISK SCORE