[Minimal geriatric assessment by an advanced practice nurse]

Area of Science:

• Geriatric oncology
• Hematological malignancies
• Advanced practice nursing

Context:

• Increasing prevalence of hematological malignancies in the elderly population.
• Therapeutic management complexity necessitates a bio-psycho-environmental evaluation approach.
• Role of Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) in identifying patient weaknesses.

Purpose:

• To explore the potential use of the Geriatric Core Dataset by APNs.
• To assess the suitability of the Geriatric Core Dataset for evaluating elderly patients with hematological malignancies.
• To compare the Geriatric Core Dataset with existing tools like the G8 questionnaire.

Summary:

• Hematological malignancies are rising in elderly patients, requiring a holistic assessment.
• The Geriatric Core Dataset offers a detailed and rapid evaluation method.
• This study investigates if APNs can effectively utilize the Geriatric Core Dataset for patient assessment.

Impact:

• Potential to enhance the assessment capabilities of APNs in geriatric oncology.
• Improved identification and management of patient weaknesses in hematological malignancies.
• Facilitating more efficient and comprehensive care for elderly cancer patients.