Cognitive impairment in older adults with cancer.

Lloyd-Williams, Mari, Mogan, Caroline and Harrison Dening, Karen (2021) Cognitive impairment in older adults with cancer. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care, 15 (1). pp. 11-15.

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Abstract

<h4>Purpose of review</h4>Cognitive impairment is increasing in an ageing population and as people live longer, they are more likely to develop cancer therefore cognitive impairment and cancer are frequently co-occurring. We reviewed articles published since 2018 on cognitive impairment and cancer.<h4>Recent findings</h4>The current review has focused on diagnosis, treatment and palliative and end of life care. A comprehensive systematic review reported joint cancer and cognitive impairment prevalence from 0.2 to 45.6%. The review reported there was reduced likelihood of patients with co-occurring cognitive and cancer receiving information regarding cancer stage, reduced cancer treatment with curative intent and limited pain and symptom management. Further studies emphasized the role of family carers in supporting patients with cognitive impairment through cancer treatment.<h4>Summary</h4>Disappointingly in an area where the numbers of patients with cognitive impairment and cancer are increasing, there appears to be little recently published research in this area. We conclude that further research is required to determine how best to support patients with cognitive impairment and cancer and families during diagnosis of cancer, treatment and continuing care and most importantly the findings of all studies are implemented within clinical practice.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Humans, Neoplasms, Palliative Care, Terminal Care, Aged, Caregivers, Cognitive Dysfunction
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	07 Jul 2021 08:58
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 21:36
DOI:	10.1097/spc.0000000000000534
Related URLs:	Author Publisher
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3129068