2021
Implementing the cancer and aging research group (CARG) tool in the ambulatory oncology setting to drive informed treatment selection.
Mbewe A, Pike P, Lewis R, Kortmansky J, Chiang A, Kanowitz J. Implementing the cancer and aging research group (CARG) tool in the ambulatory oncology setting to drive informed treatment selection. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 209-209. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.39.28_suppl.209.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInformed treatment selectionCARG ScoreOlder patientsGeriatric patientsTreatment selectionSolid tumorsCommunity-based oncology clinicGeriatric Oncology (SIOG) guidelinesNew chemotherapy regimenSmilow Cancer HospitalSupportive care referralsComprehensive geriatric assessmentGuideline-based careDifferent treatment regimenUnique clinical challengesQuality improvement initiativesChemotherapy toxicity riskChemotherapy riskChemotherapy startASCO guidelinesChemotherapy regimenMultiple comorbiditiesCare referralED visitsGeriatric assessment
2018
Measuring the Impact of Academic Cancer Network Development on Clinical Integration, Quality of Care, and Patient Satisfaction.
Chiang AC, Lake J, Sinanis N, Brandt D, Kanowitz J, Kidwai W, Kortmansky J, LaSala J, Orell J, Sabbath K, Tara H, Engelking C, Shomsky L, Fradkin M, Adelson K, Uscinski K, Vest K, Lyons C, Lemay A, Lopman A, Fuchs CS, Lilenbaum R. Measuring the Impact of Academic Cancer Network Development on Clinical Integration, Quality of Care, and Patient Satisfaction. JCO Oncology Practice 2018, 14: e823-e833. PMID: 30537462, DOI: 10.1200/jop.18.00419.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsQuality of carePatient satisfactionClinical trialsSmilow Cancer HospitalUS academic centersCommunity oncology practicesPress Ganey scoresCenter physiciansAntineoplastic treatmentCancer HospitalOffice visitsCancer practiceTumor stagingCare centerOncology practiceTumor boardClinical careAcademic centersCase presentationPractice sitesCareCore measuresTrialsCommunity practiceClinical integration