Application of comprehensive geriatric assessment in oncology nursing: A literature review on optimizing treatment decisions and patient outcomes

Table 2 Overview of common geriatric assessment tools: Key features, advantages, and limitations

Tool name	Key features	Advantages	Limitations
KPS	Assesses the patient’s ability to perform daily activities	Simple, widely used	Focuses only on physical function; lacks a multidimensional perspective
ECOG	Evaluates the physical status of cancer patients	Convenient for clinical use	Does not account for comorbidities or mental health
MMSE	A screening tool for cognitive function	Capable of identifying cognitive impairment	Focuses solely on cognition; does not address other health domains
GDS	A screening tool for depression	Specifically addresses mental health	Does not consider physical or social factors

KPS: Karnofsky performance status; ECOG: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group; MMSE: Mini-Mental State Examination; GDS: Geriatric Depression Scale.