Challenges in Developing a Patient-Reported Symptom-Based Risk Stratification System for Suspected Head and Neck Cancer: Protocol for a Qualitative Case Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Symptom Input Clinical (SYNC) system is being developed to enhance the timely reporting of head and neck cancer symptoms and ensure that high-risk patients receive faster diagnoses. A key feature of the system is a digital questionnaire co-designed with patient representatives to accommodate varying levels of digital literacy. The system integrates a validated algorithm that assigns risk scores to categorize cases as low or high risk and a dashboard that supports clinicians by providing them with patient reports. However, the development process has encountered challenges that necessitate a systematic evaluation of the process, roles, and experiences of team members.

Objective

This study aims to identify challenges faced during development, how these challenge

SUBMITTER: Odo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12646551 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature