Evaluation of electronic patient–reported outcome assessment in inpatient cancer care: a feasibility study

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Beitragende

  • Hanna Salm - , Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, Helios Kliniken Gruppe (Autor:in)
  • Leopold Hentschel - , Universitäts KrebsCentrum Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Martin Eichler - , Universitäts KrebsCentrum Dresden (Autor:in)
  • Daniel Pink - , Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universität Greifswald, Helios Kliniken Gruppe (Autor:in)
  • Stephan Fuhrmann - , Helios Klinikum Emil von Behring (Autor:in)
  • Michael Kramer - , AvenCell Europe GmbH (Autor:in)
  • Peter Reichardt - , HELIOS Klinikum Berlin-Buch (Autor:in)
  • Markus K. Schuler - , Technische Universität Dresden (Autor:in)

Abstract

Purpose: Patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures are increasingly important in evaluating medical care. The increased integration of technology within the healthcare systems allows for collection of PROs electronically. The objectives of this study were to Ashley et al. J Med Internet Res (2013) implement an electronic assessment of PROs in inpatient cancer care and test its feasibility for patients and Dawson et al. BMJ (2010) determine the equivalence of the paper and electronic assessment. Methods: We analyzed two arms from a study that was originally designed to be an interventional, three-arm, and multicenter inpatient trial. A self-administered questionnaire based on validated PRO-measures was applied and completed at admission, 1 week after, and at discharge. For this analysis — focusing on feasibility of the electronic assessment — the following groups will be considered: Group A (intervention arm) received a tablet version, while group B (control arm) completed the questionnaire on paper. A feasibility questionnaire, that was adapted from Ashley et al. J Med Internet Res (2013), was administered to group A. Results: We analyzed 103 patients that were recruited in oncology wards. ePRO was feasible to most patients, with 84% preferring the electronic over paper-based assessment. The feasibility questionnaire contained questions that were answered on a scale ranging from “1” (illustrating non achievement) to “5” (illustrating achieving goal). The majority (mean 4.24, SD.99) reported no difficulties handling the electronic tool and found it relatively easy finding time for filling out the questionnaire (mean 4.15, SD 1.05). There were no significant differences between the paper and the electronic assessment regarding the PROs. Conclusion: Results indicate that electronic PRO assessment in inpatient cancer care is feasible.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer575
Seitenumfang10
FachzeitschriftSupportive care in cancer
Jahrgang31
Ausgabenummer10
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Okt. 2023
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

PubMed 37707633
ORCID /0000-0001-9654-2207/work/146646074

Schlagworte

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Schlagwörter

  • Electronic assessment, Feasibility, Inpatient cancer care, Patient-reported outcomes, Inpatients, Neoplasms/therapy, Humans, Electronics, Hospitalization, Feasibility Studies, Patient Reported Outcome Measures