Inclusion of Caregivers in the CGA: Future Directions for Optimizing Clinical Care

Authors

Lora Rhodes, LCSW, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Andrew Chapman, DO, FACP, FCPP, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kristine Swartz, MD, Thomas Jefferson University HopsitalFollow
Caroline Glavin, MSW, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Charlotte Zuber, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kuang-Yi Wen, PhD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Poster

Presentation Date

10-9-2024

Comments

Presented at the SIOG (International Society of Geriatric Oncology) Annual Conference 2024.

Abstract

Introduction

As our population continues to age and the number of cancer survivors increases, the physical, emotional, and financial burden on family caregivers will increase exponentially. While burden among cancer caregivers is recognized to impact both caregiver and patient health and quality of life, our current comprehensive geriatric assessments (CGAs) do not routinely include evaluations of caregivers’ distress, burden, or functioning. As we continue to work to better understand the needs of older adults with cancer, it is critical that this circle of concern includes the needs of their caregivers.

Recommended Citation

Rhodes, LCSW, Lora; Chapman, DO, FACP, FCPP, Andrew; Swartz, MD, Kristine; Glavin, MSW, Caroline; Zuber, Charlotte; and Wen, PhD, Kuang-Yi, "Inclusion of Caregivers in the CGA: Future Directions for Optimizing Clinical Care" (2024). Kimmel Cancer Center Papers, Presentations, and Grand Rounds. Paper 76.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/kimmelgrandrounds/76

Language

English