How Oncologists Perceive the Availability and Quality of Information Generated From Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite increased incorporation of patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures into clinical trials, information generated from PROs remains largely absent from drug labeling and electronic health records, giving rise to concerns that such information is not adequately informing clinical practice.

Objective

To evaluate oncologists' perceptions concerning the availability and quality of information generated from PRO measures. Additionally, to identify whether an association exists between perceptions of availability and attitudes concerning quality.

Method

An online, 11-item questionnaire was developed to capture clinician perspectives on the availability and use of PRO data to inform practice. The survey also asked respondents to rate information on the basis

SUBMITTER: Shea M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427362 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature