G8 Geriatric Screening Tool
Identifies elderly cancer patients who could benefit from comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA).
When to Use
Severe decrease in food intake
0Moderate decrease in food intake
+1No decrease in food intake
+2>3 kg (>6.6 lb)
0Does not know
+11-3 kg (2.2 - 6.6 lb)
+2No weight loss
+3Bed or chair bound
0Able to get out of bed/ chair but does not go out
+1Goes out
+2Severe dementia or depression
0Mild dementia
+1No psychological conditions
+2<19 kg/m²
019 to <21 kg/m²
+121 to <23 kg/m²
+2≥23 kg/m²
+3Yes
0No
+1Not as good
0Does not know
+0.5As good
+1Better
+2>85
080-85
+1<80
+2Result:
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