Table 2.

CGA-driven interventions in oncology [adapted from ASCO guidelines [98]].

CGA Domain in Which Deficit Lies	Possible CGA Driven Interventions
Functional status	Physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy referrals for strength and balance training, home safety evaluation, exercise prescription
Comorbidity and Polypharmacy	Involve General Practitioner and/or geriatrician in decision making and disease specialists for management of comorbidities, review medications and eliminate redundant/unnecessary medications, consider pharmacist review, assess adherence to medications
Cognition	Assess decision-making capacity and ability to consent to treatment, identify healthcare proxy and involve proxy in decision making for treatment, assess delirium risk and counsel patient and family, undertake medication review to minimise medications with a high risk of delirium, consider geriatrician referral
Depression	Consider referral to psychotherapy/psychiatry/psycho-oncology, cognitive behavioural therapy, social work involvement and pharmacologic treatment
Nutrition	Dietician referral and nutrition counselling, assess need for additional support for meal preparation and home support interventions