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Exploring geriatricians' perspectives on aging biomarkers: A reflexive thematic analysis
Lieke Kuiper1, Roy Helthuis2, Harmke Polinder-Bos3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; Center for Prevention, Lifestyle and Health, National Institute for Public Health and Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, the Netherlands.
Geriatricians see potential for aging biomarkers to aid in patient assessment but stress the need for reliable, actionable tools. Successful integration requires collaboration between researchers and clinicians to meet the complex needs of geriatric medicine.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Biomarker Research
- Clinical Geriatrics
Background:
- Aging biomarkers aim to identify individuals at risk of age-related decline.
- Integrating these biomarkers into clinical practice requires understanding healthcare professionals' perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore geriatricians' views on the role and utility of aging biomarkers.
- To identify factors facilitating or hindering the integration of aging biomarkers into geriatric medicine.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing reflexive thematic analysis.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with thirteen geriatricians.
Main Results:
- Geriatricians highlighted the complexity of geriatric medicine and the heterogeneity of older patients.
- Biomarkers are seen as potential supplements to the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), but require demonstrated value beyond current decisions.
- Key concerns include the need for actionable, reliable, and context-specific tools, alongside ethical considerations.
Conclusions:
- Biomarker development must align with the practical realities and needs of geriatric medicine.
- Successful adoption necessitates collaborative efforts among geriatricians, researchers, ethicists, and other physicians.
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