The Association Between an Electronic Health Record (EHR)-Embedded Frailty Index and Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Patients with Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer on Immunotherapy: A Brief Report

Conclusion: Pre-frail and frail mNSCLC patients identified by the eFI have higher rates of pain and physical functional impairments than non-frail patients. These findings highlight the importance of emphasizing preventive interventions targeting social needs, functional limitations, and pain management, especially among pre-frail patients to reduce further decline.PMID:38133583 | DOI:10.1177/10499091231223964

Source: The American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care - December 22, 2023 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Jennifer Gabbard Saadia Nur Beverly J Levine Thomas W Lycan Nicholas Pajewski Erica Frechman Kathryn E Callahan Heidi Klepin Laurie E McLouth Source Type: research