Examining patient perspectives on sarcoma surveillance: The Sarcoma Surveillance Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The optimal frequency and modality of sarcoma surveillance imaging are uncertain, and current practices vary substantially. While efforts to develop evidence-based guidelines are ongoing, patient perspectives regarding surveillance imaging have not been reported. The primary goal of this study was to pilot the novel Sarcoma Surveillance Survey to assess patient concerns regarding sarcoma surveillance.

Methods

In this single-center, cross-sectional study, patients receiving surveillance imaging after surgical sarcoma treatment were administered the 10-item Sarcoma Surveillance Survey, the validated Appraisal Scale, measuring positive and negative emotional reactions to imaging, and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Anxiety Short

SUBMITTER: Tepper SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9729379 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature