Perceptions and Needs of Stakeholders Regarding MyPal Project's Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome App: Cross-Sectional Qualitative Focus Group Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care is crucial for patients with life-threatening and serious diseases such as cancer, as it addresses their physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Hematological malignancies significantly contribute to global cancer cases, impacting both older adults and children. To meet the increasing demand for palliative care, electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) interventions offer valuable insights into patient monitoring and treatment decision-making. The MyPal project developed a digital ePRO solution to improve palliative care by enabling structured symptom reporting and promoting physician-patient communication.

Objective

This study aims to explore the perceptions, opinions, and needs of adult and pediatric patients with cancer, caregivers, and h

SUBMITTER: Kyrou D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12391845 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature