Models of Care in Geriatric Oncology
Authors: Andrew E. Chapman, Rawad Elias, Elana Plotkin, Lisa M. Lowenstein, Kristine Swartz
Journal: Journal of Clinical Oncology (2021)

Article Tools REVIEW ARTICLES Caring for Older Adults With Cancer Article Tools OPTIONS & TOOLS Export Citation Track Citation Add To Favorites Rights & Permissions COMPANION ARTICLES No companion articles ARTICLE CITATION DOI: 10.1200/JCO.21.00118 Journal of Clinical Oncology - published online before print May 27, 2021 PMID: 34043453 Models of Care in Geriatric Oncology Andrew E. Chapman , DO1xAndrew E. ChapmanSearch for articles by this author; Rawad Elias, MD2xRawad EliasSearch for articles by this author; Elana Plotkin , BS3xElana PlotkinSearch for articles by this author; Lisa M. Lowenstein , PhD, MPH4xLisa M. LowensteinSearch for articles by this author; and Kristine Swartz , MD5xKristine SwartzSearch for articles by this author Show More 1Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center/Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, PA2Department of Medical Oncology, Hartford Healthcare Cancer Institute, Hartford, CT3Provider Education, Association of Community Cancer Centers, Rockville, MD4Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX5Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College/Jefferson Health, Philadelphia, PA https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.21.00118 First Page Full Text PDF Figures and Tables © 2021 by American Society of Clinical OncologyCONTEXTKey ObjectiveIs it possible to develop geriatric oncology models of care delivery to fit all practice sizes and settings? Validated geriatric assessment tools and educational resources are readily available for cancer care team members to use.Knowledge GeneratedA clear framework for incorporating best practices in older adult cancer care currently exists to guide programmatic development.RelevanceThe rapidly growing number of older adults being diagnosed with and surviving cancer will necessitate education of all cancer team members and caregivers involved in their unique care needs. The successful development and implementation of models of care for these older adults with cancer is required to meet the rising needs of this population.AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONSConception and design: All authorsCollection and assembly of data: All authorsData analysis and interpretation: All authorsManuscript writing: All authorsFinal approval of manuscript: All authorsAccountable for all aspects of the work: All authorsAUTHORS' DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTModels of Care in Geriatric OncologyThe following represents disclosure information provided by the authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated unless otherwise noted. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I = Immediate Family Member, Inst = My Institution. Relationships may not relate to the subject matter of this manuscript. For more information about ASCO’s conflict of interest policy, please refer to www.asco.org/rwc or ascopubs.org/jco/authors/author-center.Open Payments is a public database containing information reported by companies about payments made to US-licensed physicians (Open Payments).Lisa M. LowensteinResearch Funding: AstraZenecaTravel, Accommodations, Expenses: AbbottNo other potential conflicts of interest were reported.