Abstract
Key summary pointsAimThis study aimed to (1) identify which chronic health conditions may cause change in oncologic-decision-making and care in older patients and (2) provide guidance on how to incorporate these in decision-making and care provision of older patients with cancer.FindingsThirty-four relevant health conditions were identified and subsequently combined in five profiles, consisting of conditions with similarities regarding involvement of healthcare professionals, consequences for oncologic treatment decisions, or the care trajectory. Furthermore, seven reasons related to decision-making and support or care were identified for why the presence of these profiles would influence oncologic decision-making and/or the subsequent care trajectory.MessageAssessing a patient’s health condition in light of these profiles and reasons, could aid clinicians in the management of older patients with multimorbidity, including cancer.
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