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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 28, 2008; 14(12): 1812-1822
Published online Mar 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1812
Published online Mar 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1812
Table 1 Comprehensive geriatric assessment
| Measure | Description |
| Function | Activities of daily living (ADL) |
| Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) | |
| Performance status (PS) | |
| Health | Number of co-morbid conditions |
| Socio-economic status | Income, education, living conditions, caregiver |
| Geriatric syndromes | Dementia (Mini-mental state examination, MMSE) |
| Delirium | |
| Depression (Geriatric depression scale, GDS) | |
| Incontinence, failure to thrive, neglect and abuse | |
| Pharmacy | Polypharmacy (other medications being taken) |
| Nutrition | Mini nutritional assessment |
- Citation: Rosati G, Bilancia D. Role of chemotherapy and novel biological agents in the treatment of elderly patients with colorectal cancer. World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14(12): 1812-1822
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v14/i12/1812.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.14.1812