Geriatric Assessment In Oncology: G8 Screening Too Validation And Reliability Study

OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to test the validity and reliability of the Geriatrics 8 (G8) tool, a risk-screening tool for further comprehensive geriatric assessment, with hematologic cancer patients aged 65 years and older. METHODS This methodological study included 110 patients followed up for hematologic cancer. Data were collected using the patient identification form, the G8 screening tool, and the Edmonton Frail Scale. Language and content validity, internal consistency, confirmatory factor, sensitivity and specificity and concurrent validity analyses were also used. RESULTS Patients (mean age: 73.9 +/- 6.10) were diagnosed with lymphoma (30.9%), multiple mycloma (21.8%), leukemia (20.9%), myelodysplastic syndrome (19.1%). Confirmatory factor model fit index analysis chi(2)/df and p-values (0.14) showed a good fit and GFI, AGFI, SRMR, and RMSEA values showed acceptable fit. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient was 0.655, area under the ROC curve was 0.824 (95%, 0.745-0.904), and sensitivity and specificity were 61.0% and 88.9%, respectively. CONCLUSION The findings indicated that the G8 screening tool was found a valid and reliable tool for geriatric patients diagnosed with cancer to determine the risk and need for further comprehensive geriatric assessment.WoSScopu

Determinants of physical activity level of people living in rural areas according to the transtheoretical model: regression and path analysis

Introduction: This study investigates the relationship between the physical activities of adults living in rural areas and each component of the Transtheoretical Model. Methods: This descriptive and relational study was conducted with 315 individuals at a rural clinic in Turkey. Data were collected using tools for evaluating the Transtheoretical Model, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis, multiple regression analysis, and path analysis were used in statistical analyses. Results: Of the individuals living in rural areas, 59.1% were inactive, and 42.4% of the individuals were in the precontemplation stage. The mean exercise self-efficacy score was low, and pros subdimension of decisional balance was at an insufficient level. According to path analysis, perceived self-efficacy and stage of change for exercise were the variables that had a significant effect on physical activity (the metabolic equivalent of task score). Conclusion: The Transtheoretical Model is a strategic approach to improving exercise behavior in rural areas, and the prerequisites of health promotion such as enhancing education, income, and opportunities will contribute to the popularization of exercise