Does cognitive decline decrease health utility value in older adult patients with cancer?

ConclusionsCognitive decline may be involved in decreased health utility value in older adult patients with cancer. However, this effect does not seem to be independent, and the patient's physical condition may be a relevant confounding factor.

Source: Psychogeriatrics - July 12, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tatsuo Akechi, Sayo Aiki, Koji Sugano, Megumi Uchida, Atsuro Yamada, Hirokazu Komatsu, Takashi Ishida, Shigeru Kusumoto, Shinsuke Iida, Toru Okuyama Tags: Original Article Source Type: research