Management of the Elderly Patient With Gynecologic Cancer: Report of the 2011 Workshop in Geriatric Gynecologic Oncology

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dong Hoon Suh ◽  
Sokbom Kang ◽  
Myong Cheol Lim ◽  
Taek Sang Lee ◽  
Jeong-Yeol Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Close Association ◽  
Gynecologic Oncology ◽  
Gynecologic Cancer ◽  
Geriatric Oncology ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Aging Trend ◽  
In The Beginning

AbstractReflecting the worldwide aging trend and close association of aging with cancer, geriatric oncology is now growing beyond its pioneer years. Nevertheless, geriatric oncology in the gynecologic field is in the beginning stage; indeed, there is no geriatric specialist who is trained in this particular field of gynecologic oncology. Therefore, we held the first workshop in geriatric gynecologic oncology. In this review, we summarize what we discussed at the workshop and provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancer in elderly individuals.

Physician use of the phrase “due to old age” to address complaints of elderly symptoms in Japanese medical settings: The merits and drawbacks

2021 ◽  
pp. 147775092110366
Author(s):  
Atsushi Asai ◽  
Taketoshi Okita ◽  
Masashi Tanaka ◽  
Seiji Bito ◽  
Motoki Ohnishi
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Old Age ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Medical Settings ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Pain And Suffering ◽  
Aging Phenomenon

In everyday medical settings in Japan, physicians occasionally tell an elderly patient that their symptoms are “due to old age,” and there is some concern that patient care might be negatively impacted as a result. That said, as this phrase can have multiple connotations and meanings, there are certain instances in which the use of this phrase may not necessarily be indicative of ageism, or prejudice against the elderly. One of the goals in medical care is to address pain and suffering that develops with age in elderly individuals, and whether or not aging is a disease is inconsequential. However, assuming that an individualized and thorough examination has been performed, there are some conditions that can be attributed only to age. Accordingly, physicians must acknowledge the merits and drawbacks of using the phrase “due to old age,” and exercise caution when using it. Both physicians and their elderly patients must share a common awareness of the incomplete and limited nature of modern medicine and its scope, and physicians must help their elderly patients accept and live with the aging phenomenon.

The vision and role of geriatric oncology in surgical treatment of the elderly patient

2019 ◽  
Vol 156 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.F. Bouras ◽  
E. Ioos ◽  
A. Aoudia ◽  
H. Kaci ◽  
D. Benaibouche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Geriatric Oncology ◽  
The Elderly

scholarly journals Olanzapine-induced leucopaenia and thrombocytopaenia in an elderly patient: a case report and review of the evidence

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. e000013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yogender Kumar Malik ◽  
Swapnajeet Sahoo ◽  
Ajit Avasthi
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patient ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Elderly Individual ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Second Generation Antipsychotics ◽  
Life Threatening

Haematological adverse effects of antipsychotics are rare but life threatening. Existing literature is limited to case reports, which are mostly reported on second generation antipsychotics (clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, quetiapine). Elderly individuals are at risk of developing side effects with any psychotropics. Olanzapine is commonly used for the management of psychotic symptoms as well as for the management of behavioural and psychological problems with dementia in the elderly. In this case report, we report thrombocytopaenia and leucopaenia in an elderly individual with schizophrenia which developed after initiation of olanzapine and reverted back after stoppage of the drug. This case report highlights that the elderly are susceptible to develop haematological side effects with olanzapine and hence monitoring may be essential.

scholarly journals Relationship between Psychological Distress and Prolonged Sedentary Bouts in the Elderly: Four Period Analysis

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 676
Author(s):  
Yutaka Owari
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Sedentary Bouts ◽  
Fit Index

Background: Too much sitting is associated with low mental health in elderly individuals. We clarified the relationship between psychological distress and the rate of prolonged sedentary bouts (PSBs) among the elderly over four periods. Methods: In a secondary analysis, a sample population of 68 adults aged 65 years or older in Japan was used. The following proxy variables were used: PSB (mental health) and the Kessler 6 scale; K6 scores (psychological distress). Results: Using the cross-lagged effects models, from “2016 K6” to “2017 PSB” (p = 0.004), from “2017 K6” to “2018 PSB” (p < 0.001), and from “2018 K6” to “2019 PSB” (p = 0.021) were all significant; however, the reverse were not all significant in one period. In four periods, from “2016 PSB” to “2019 K6” (p = 0.025) was significant; however, the reverse was not significant. Fit indices were obtained: χ2 = 7.641 (p = 0.182), goodness of fit index (GFI) = 0.891, comparative fit index (CFI) = 0.901, and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.121 in structural equation modelling. Conclusions: Psychological distress may affect the rate of PSB after one year, and the rate of PSB may affect the rate of psychological distress after three years in elderly individuals.

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