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Further psychometric validation of the GAH scale: Responsiveness and effect size
Autores de IIS La Fe
Participantes ajenos a IIS La Fe
- Cruz-Jentoft, AJ
- Gonzalez, B
- Hernández Rivas JÁ
- Soler, JA
- Fernández Lago C
- Gironella, M
- Pérez Persona E
- Zudaire, MT
- Olivier, C
- García Guiñón A
- Nomdedeu, B
- Arnan, M
- Ramírez Payer Á
- Sanchez-Godoy, P
- Vilanova, D
- Monjil, DF
- GAH Group
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Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the responsiveness of the newly developed Geriatric Assessment in Hematology (GAH) scale to clinical change in older patients diagnosed with hematologic malignancies. Methods: A prospective observational study conducted in 164 patients aged >= 65 years and diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)/acute myeloid leukemia (AML), multiple myeloma (MM), or chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Responsiveness of the GAH scales was studied by means of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) score, the Karnofsky performance status (KPS) score, the visual analog scale (VAS), and the physician's subjective assessment, used as clinical anchors to identify whether patients had changed clinically (either improved or worsened) or not since the baseline visit. Responsiveness was evaluated on the basis of effect size (ES). Results: 164 patients (men, 63.7%; median age, 77.0 (72.8-81.4) participated. Statistically significant correlations were obtained between the investigator's qualitative assessment and changes in ECOG, KPS, and VAS scores. Likewise, a statistically significant correlation was obtained between the investigator's qualitative assessment and changes in the GAH scale score. Responsiveness of the GAH scale to detect clinical change was satisfactory (ES 0.34). Conclusion: Findings confirm that the GAH scale is responsive to clinical changes in patients' health status. Additionally, the GAH scale is a promising tool to improve clinical decision-making in older patients with hematological malignancies. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Datos de la publicación
- ISSN/ISSNe:
- 1879-4068, 1879-4076
- Tipo:
- Article
- Páginas:
- 211-215
- PubMed:
- 28017687
- Factor de Impacto:
- 1,259 SCImago ℠
- Cuartil:
- Q1 SCImago ℠
Journal of Geriatric Oncology ELSEVIER
Citas Recibidas en Web of Science: 18
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Keywords
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment; Scale; Psychometric properties; Responsiveness; Effect size; Older cancer patients; Multiple myeloma; Myelodysplastic syndrome; Acute myeloid lymphoma; Chronic lymphoid leukemia
Cita
Cruz AJ,Gonzalez B,DE LA RUBIA J,Hernández JÁ,Soler JA,Fernández C,ARNAO M,Gironella M,Pérez E,Zudaire MT,Olivier C,ALTES A,García A,Nomdedeu B,Arnan M,Ramírez Á,Sanchez P,PAJUELO N,Vilanova D,Monjil DF,BONANAD S,GAH G. Further psychometric validation of the GAH scale: Responsiveness and effect size. J. Geriatr. Oncol. 2017. 8. (3):p. 211-215. IF:3,359. (2).