Publications by authors named "Cudennec T"
Background: The longitudinal hospital care experiences of older adults with cancer, from the treatment decision-making process until their end of life, remain unexplored. We examined the hospital care trajectories of these patients and identified associated clinical determinants.
Materials And Methods: We linked the ELCAPA multicenter cohort study (patients aged ≥70 with a solid tumor and having been referred for a geriatric assessment between 2012 and 2019) and the Greater Paris University Hospitals' clinical data warehouse.
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluates the Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) and its effectiveness in predicting outcomes like care consumption, frailty issues, and mortality among older cancer patients, compared to the Geriatric 8 (G8) screening tool.
- - Data was collected from 587 patients aged 70 and older with solid tumors in a hospital setting, focusing on various health aspects including cognitive function, nutrition, and mobility, using regression analyses to draw associations between HFRS, G8, and various health outcomes.
- - Results indicated that while HFRS was linked to several health impairments and short-term care metrics, it failed to effectively identify issues related to polypharmacy, nutrition, and mood, showcasing
[Practical review of driving in older patient: from theory to practice].
Geriatr Psychol Neuropsychiatr Vieil
March 2024
As the French population is ageing, the number of older people on the road is increasing all the time. For many older adults, this everyday activity remains an important way of maintaining their independence. Putting this right into question on the sole basis of age can be seen as a particularly stigmatising measure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In older patients, comorbidities competed with cancer for mortality risk. We assessed the prognostic value of comorbidities in older patients with cancer.
Patients And Methods: We analysed all patients >70 years of age with colorectal, breast, prostate, or lung cancer included in the prospective ELCAPA cohort.
Article Synopsis
- Older cancer patients (≥70 years) have a high risk of sarcopenia, which is linked to muscle loss and decreased mobility.
- In a study of 781 patients, it was found that 24.5% had sarcopenia, while 11.7% experienced severe cases, impacting their physical performance and daily activities.
- Sarcopenia, especially in patients with metastatic cancer, significantly predicts a higher risk of mortality within 6 months, with strong correlations found between muscle strength, physical performance, and survival outcomes.