Effect of geriatric co-management on independence, quality of life, and severe toxicity in vulnerable older patients with cancer: Results of a randomized clinical trial
The interventions showed a consistent, yet statistically insignificant, impact on quality of life and independence. Importantly, it was associated with a reduction in severe toxicity and may have led to fewer unplanned hospitalizations. Findings support further integration of geriatric co-management into routine oncology care for older adults with cancer.
Authors
- Gabriele Ihorst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8091-1589)
- Johanna Gerber
- Christoph Hohlbein
- Barbara Deschler-Baier (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5831-5150)
- Kathrin Tatschner
- Elisabeth Jentschke
- Peter Baier
- Miriam Hüttmeyer
- Bernhard Geyer
- Birgitt van Oorschot
- Anna Heckers
- Carmen Roch
Institutions
- University of Freiburg (DE)
- University Medical Center Freiburg (DE)
- Caritas Hospital (IN)
- Comprehensive Cancer Center Mainfranken (DE)
- Universitätsklinikum Würzburg (DE)
- Caritas-Krankenhaus Bad Mergentheim (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Geriatric Oncology
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jgo.2026.102896
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 27.18