Priority recommendations for the implementation of patient-reported outcomes in clinical cancer care: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to develop priority recommendations for the service level implementation of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into clinical cancer care.

Methods

Development of draft guidance statements was informed by a literature review, the Knowledge to Action (KTA) implementation framework, and discussion with PRO experts and cancer survivors. A two-round modified Delphi survey with key stakeholders including cancer survivors, clinical and research experts, and Information Technology specialists was undertaken. Round 1 rated the importance of the statements and round 2 ranked statements in order of priority.

Results

Round 1 was completed by 70 participants with round 2 completed by 45 participants. Forty-seven statements were rated in round 2. In r

SUBMITTER: Mazariego C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8881271 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature