Electronic symptom monitoring in pediatric patients hospitalized for chemotherapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Using patient-reported outcomes for symptom monitoring in oncology has resulted in significant benefits for adult patients with cancer. The feasibility of this approach has not been established in the routine care of children with cancer.

Methods

The Pediatric Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (Ped-PRO-CTCAE) is an item library that enables children and caregivers to self-report symptoms. Ten symptom items from the Ped-PRO-CTCAE were uploaded to an online platform. Patients at least 7 years old and their caregivers were prompted by text/email message to electronically self-report daily during a planned hospitalization for chemotherapy administration. Symptom reports were emailed to the clinical team caring for

SUBMITTER: Leahy AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9020204 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature