G. Babic-Illman

TL;DR: Pre/post comparison in elective orthopaedic patients showed improved (within methodological limitations) post-operative outcomes indicative of better clinical effectiveness and efficiency, and contributed to the service obtaining mainstream funding.

TL;DR: Geriatrician-led CGA interventions were associated with improved chemotherapy tolerance and standard oncology care should shift towards modifying coexisting conditions to optimise chemotherapy outcomes for older people.

TL;DR: This observational cohort study recruited patients aged 65+ to identify which level of toxicity triggers treatment modification and early discontinuation of chemotherapy in older people to clarify whether low-grade toxicity has a greater clinical impact in Older people, or whether clinicians have a lower threshold for modifying/discontinuing treatment in olderPeople.

TL;DR: To assess the impact of introducing and embedding a structured geriatric liaison service, Proactive care of Older People undergoing Surgery (POPS)‐Urology, using comprehensive geriatric assessment methodology, on an inpatient urology ward.

TL;DR: CGA‐GOLD screening questionnaire was acceptable to older patients, feasibly administered in NHS cancer services, described comorbidities, CGA and QOL needs, and reliably identified higher risk patients requiring further input for optimal cancer treatment.