Using patient-reported outcome measures during the management of patients with end-stage kidney disease requiring treatment with haemodialysis (PROM-HD): a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Patients undergoing haemodialysis report elevated symptoms and reduced health-related quality of life, and often prioritise improvements in psychosocial well-being over long-term survival. Systematic collection and use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) may help support tailored healthcare and improve outcomes. This study investigates the methodological basis for routine PRO assessment, particularly using electronic formats (ePROs), to maximise the potential of PRO use, through exploration of the experiences, views and perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) on implementation and use of PROs in haemodialysis settings.

Study design

Qualitative study.

Setting and participants

Semistructured interviews with 22 patients undergoing haemodial

SUBMITTER: Anderson NE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8395280 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature