Oncology · Geriatrics

G8 Geriatric Screening Tool calculator

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Clinical inputs

Food intake declined over the past 3 months due to loss of appetite, digestive problems, or chewing or swallowing difficulties?

Weight loss during the past 3 months

Mobility

Neuropsychological problems

Body mass index (BMI) (kg/m²)

Takes more than 3 prescription drugs per day

Self-rated health compared with people of the same age

Age

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Clinical inputs

Food intake declined over the past 3 months due to loss of appetite, digestive problems, or chewing or swallowing difficulties?
Weight loss during the past 3 months
Mobility
Neuropsychological problems
Body mass index (BMI) (kg/m²)
Takes more than 3 prescription drugs per day
Self-rated health compared with people of the same age
Age

Primary source

Bellera CA et al. Screening older cancer patients: first evaluation of the G-8 geriatric screening tool. Ann Oncol. DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdr587. PMID: 22250183. Scope: eight MNA-derived items total 0–17; score ≤14 indicates geriatric vulnerability warranting comprehensive geriatric assessment. (2012)

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