An implementation study of electronic assessment of patient-reported outcomes in inpatient radiation oncology.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite evidence for clinical benefits, recommendations in guidelines, and options for electronic data collection, routine assessment of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is mostly not implemented in clinical practice. This study aimed to plan, conduct and evaluate the implementation of electronic PRO (e-PRO) assessment in the clinical routine of an inpatient radiation oncology clinic.

Methods

The guideline- and evidence-based, stepwise approach of this single-center implementation study comprised preparatory analyses of current practice, selection of assessment instruments and times, development of staff training, and evidence-based recommendations regarding the use of the e-PRO assessment, as well as on-site support of the implementation. Process evaluation focused

SUBMITTER: Nordhausen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9296709 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature