Geriatric Oncology Care in Brazil: Remote Geriatric Assessment-Driven Interventions With Supportive Care

This intervention delivers a comprehensive geriatric assessment (GA) via telehealth to older adults with cancer. Based on the GA results, a multidisciplinary team including oncologists, geriatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, nutritionists, and certified fitness trainers provide personalized supportive care recommendations and consultations remotely. The goal is to improve physical function, reduce depressive symptoms, and enhance quality of life during cancer treatment.

Participants receive the usual oncology care provided by their treating physicians without a structured geriatric assessment-driven intervention. Geriatric assessment results are shared with the treating oncologist, who may refer patients to supportive care services based on clinical judgment. No coordinated multidisciplinary telehealth intervention is provided.