Prevalence and impact of frailty on unplanned hospitalizations among adult patients with cancer in Taiwan
Frailty was prevalent and significantly associated with increased risk of unplanned hospitalization. These findings support the integration of frailty screening in routine oncology care to guide clinical decisions for vulnerable cancer patients.
Authors
- Wen‐Chi Chou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0361-4548)
- Kun‐Yun Yeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5572-7897)
- Chang‐Hsien Lu
- Yu‐Shin Hung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6976-5894)
Institutions
- Chang Gung University (TW)
- Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
- Chiayi Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Oncologist
- Published
- 2025-07-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/oncolo/oyaf234
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.22
Funders
- Chang Gung Medical Foundation
- National Science and Technology Council