# Geriatric Oncology: Cognition and Communication

> **NIH NIH R25** · SLOAN-KETTERING INST CAN RESEARCH · 2021 · $287,552

## Abstract

Geriatric Oncology Cognition and Communication
Project Summary
An important public challenge is how we address the multi-layer complexities
associated with individuals who have a cancer diagnosis and cognitive
impairment and/or functional deficits. Many organizations including the American
Society of Clinical Oncology and the Institute of Medicine have recognized the
need for more research and education about the diagnosis and management of
geriatric syndromes in patients with cancer as many healthcare providers (HCPs)
are unprepared. The proposed Geriatric Oncology Cognition and Communication
(Geri Onc CC) training program is designed to train oncologists, primary care
providers, and other HCPs (nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants,
social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists) to screen for and
conduct an initial assessment to identify cognitive impairment and/or functional
decline in the older cancer patient, to learn about factors to consider when
treating older cancer patients, and to improve communication with the patient
and his/her caregiver. Two hundred fifty-two HCPs working with older oncology
patients will participate in the interactive, multi-modal two-day in person program
with ongoing professional development over a 12-month period. Training will
occur in 14 cohorts over the 5-year project. We will examine knowledge,
attitudes and uptake and use of skills before and up to 12 months after the
training. The overarching goal of this cancer educational program is to prepare
the workforce to care for this growing, vulnerable, aging population.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10020971
- **Project number:** 5R25CA236579-02
- **Recipient organization:** SLOAN-KETTERING INST CAN RESEARCH
- **Principal Investigator:** Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki
- **Activity code:** R25 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $287,552
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2019-09-19 → 2024-11-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10020971

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10020971, Geriatric Oncology: Cognition and Communication (5R25CA236579-02). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10020971. Licensed CC0.

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