Publications by authors named "Erna Navarrete"
Loneliness in older adults living with cancer: A scoping review of the quantitative and qualitative evidence on behalf of the International Society of Geriatric Oncology Nursing and Allied Health Interest Group.
Sophie Pilleron Virginia Sun Ana Patricia Ayala Kristen R Haase Elizabeth Kinkade Arthur Erna Navarrete
J Geriatr Oncol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- Loneliness is a widespread issue among older adults with cancer, which may worsen their overall health and treatment outcomes, yet there is limited research on this topic.
- A scoping review of existing studies revealed that up to 50% of older adults with cancer experience loneliness, often linked to depression and anxiety, with feelings potentially increasing during the initial months of treatment.
- The review highlights a critical need for more research on the effects of loneliness on cancer care and health outcomes, as well as the effectiveness of interventions designed to mitigate loneliness in this demographic.
Article Synopsis
- The review highlights that ageism towards older adults with cancer can negatively impact treatment decisions and health outcomes.
- The methodology involved a comprehensive scoping review of 30,926 titles/abstracts, leading to an analysis of 133 relevant papers on the subject.
- While various interventions targeting ageism in healthcare exist, none have been specifically developed or tested in oncology settings, indicating a need for more tailored approaches in this field.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes trends in cancer incidence for lung, colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers, as well as all cancers combined (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer), among adults aged 50 and older from 1998 to 2012 across 113 global cancer registries.
- It identifies significant increases in cancer rates, particularly in older age groups, with notable findings such as a 3% yearly increase in Ecuador for those aged 75+, and varying trends in prostate and breast cancer incidences based on age and sex.
- The research emphasizes the need for cancer care systems to adapt to the specific needs of the aging population as cancer rates rise, highlighting the urgency for international health responses.