Open AccessBridging the gap in outpatient care: Can a daily patient‐reported outcome measure help?
Author(s) -
Meryk Andreas,
Kropshofer Gabriele,
Hetzer Benjamin,
Riedl David,
Lehmann Jens,
Rumpold Gerhard,
Haid Alexandra,
Holzner Bernhard,
Crazzolara Roman
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
cancer reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 5
ISSN - 2573-8348
DOI - 10.1002/cnr2.1421
Subject(s) - medicine , patient reported outcome , psychological intervention , mucositis , quality of life (healthcare) , nausea , prom , poor appetite , cognition , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , psychiatry , radiation therapy , appetite , nursing , surgery , pathology , obstetrics
Background Childhood patients have high risks for developing debilitating somatic and mental health side‐effects as a consequence of the many different approaches employed in treating their cancer. Early recognition and close monitoring of clinical and psychological problems are essential in planning appropriate interventions and preventing further deterioration. Case ePROtect was established as an easy‐to‐use application for daily self‐reporting of symptoms during cancer therapy. ePROtect includes six to eight questions pertaining to seven common symptoms: appetite loss, fatigue, nausea, pain, physical functioning, cognitive impairments and sleep quality. The case of a child diagnosed with Burkitt leukemia developing chemotherapy‐induced oral mucositis in home care is presented to show the therapeutic impact of early symptom detection with a daily web‐based tool. Conclusion This case highlights how electronic patient‐reported outcome measures (PROM) can directly facilitate patient care in real time and might be incorporated in future clinical routine.