Feasibility of three times weekly symptom screening in pediatric cancer patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Primary objective was to determine the feasibility of three times weekly symptom reporting by pediatric cancer patients for eight weeks.

Methods

We included English-speaking patients 8-18 years of age with cancer. Patients were sent reminders by text or email to complete Symptom Screening in Pediatrics Tool (SSPedi) three times weekly for eight weeks. When patients reported at least one severely bothersome symptom, the symptom report was emailed to the primary healthcare team. Patient-reported outcomes were obtained at baseline, week 4 ± 1 and week 8 ± 1. Symptom documentation, intervention provision for symptoms and unplanned healthcare encounters were determined by chart review at weeks 4 and 8. The primary endpoint was feasibility, defined as at least 75% patien

SUBMITTER: Calligan M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9809057 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature