Article
Oncology
Amee D. Azad, Melih Yilmaz, Selen Bozkurt, James D. Brooks, Douglas W. Blayney, Tina Hernandez-Boussard
Summary: This study analyzed patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of oncology patients undergoing chemotherapy to identify predictors of decline in physical and mental health scores, as well as to classify different PRO clusters associated with chemotherapy treatment. Through leveraging routinely collected PROMIS surveys linked to electronic health records, the study highlighted the importance of monitoring quality of life during chemotherapy to guide personalized interventions and improve treatment outcomes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karen B. Lasater, Douglas M. Sloane, Matthew D. McHugh, Jeannie P. Cimiotti, Kathryn A. Riman, Brendan Martin, Maryann Alexander, Linda H. Aiken
Summary: This study found that increasing patient-to-nurse ratios were associated with adverse outcomes in sepsis patients, while adherence to SEP-1 bundles was also related to patient outcomes, albeit to a lesser extent. Improving nurse staffing levels may lead to significant improvements in outcomes for sepsis patients.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Anaeze C. Offodile, Sandra R. DiBrito, Janice P. Finder, Sanjay Shete, Sanchita Jain, Domenica A. Delgado, Christopher J. Miller, Elenita Davidson, Michael J. Overman, Susan K. Peterson
Summary: This study aims to determine the feasibility of a remote patient monitoring (RPM) protocol in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The study utilizes a technology-enhanced outpatient symptom management system that allows patients to self-report symptoms and vital signs, access self-care materials, and engage in videoconferencing. The study will evaluate recruitment, protocol adherence, patient retention, RPM platform usability, and the perceived effectiveness of the intervention.
Article
Nursing
Liesbet Van Bulck, Eva Goossens, Silke Apers, Philip Moons, Koen Luyckx
Summary: This study explores the development and clinical significance of illness identity in adults with CHD over time. Illness identity was found to be stable over time, with different trajectories impacting PROs and healthcare use. Intervening upon illness identity could potentially optimize PROs and healthcare use for adults with CHD.
JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
(2021)
Article
Rheumatology
Yomei Shaw, Delphine S. Courvoisier, Almut Scherer, Adrian Ciurea, Thomas Lehmann, Veronika K. Jaeger, Ulrich A. Walker, Axel Finckh
Summary: The study found that rheumatic disease patients who discussed app data with their rheumatologist had better shared decision making and physician awareness of disease fluctuations. On the other hand, patients who only used the app without discussing data did not show significant improvement in patient-provider interactions.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Bojan Macanovic, David O'Reilly, Harry Harvey, Danial Hadi, Maeve Cloherty, Pauline O'Dea, Derek G. Power, Dearbhaile C. Collins, Roisin M. Connolly, Richard M. Bambury, Seamus O'Reilly
Summary: The feasibility of implementing a remote patient monitoring system using an ePROs platform in an Irish cancer center was investigated. Patients receiving oral chemotherapy submitted weekly symptom questionnaires through a mobile app, while clinical staff used a clinician interface. The study showed that implementing ePRO platforms for remote monitoring was feasible and received positive feedback from both patients and staff.
Article
Oncology
A. Fuchsia Howard, Kerensa Medhurst, Domnick S. Manhas, Linda Y. Yang, Steven Brown, Erika Brown, Robert A. Olson
Summary: The study found that through POSI follow-up, nurses were able to focus on the priorities of patients with complex health challenges, manage complex symptoms, facilitate the patient's transition home, and improve access to and use of health services. Suggestions for improving POSI nurse follow-up include flexibility in timing, dedicated work assignments, and additional time for personalized assessments and nursing care beyond PRO questionnaires.
Article
Nursing
Antonio R. Moreno-Poyato, Khadija El Abidi, Teresa Lluch-Canut, Montserrat Canabate-Ros, Montserrat Puig-Llobet, Juan F. Roldan-Merino
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the 'reserved therapeutic space' intervention in improving nurse-patient therapeutic relationship in acute mental health units in Spain. The intervention will be tested in 12 mental health units and has been co-designed and validated by nurses and patients. The study will assess the quality of therapeutic relationship, care received, and perceived coercion among patients. The project is expected to result in changes in clinical practice and care management in mental health hospitalization units.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Chao Long, Laura K. Beres, Albert W. Wu, Aviram M. Giladi
Summary: The study aimed to identify patient-level barriers and facilitators to PROM completion in a hand and upper extremity clinic. Through direct observation and interviews, nine key patient-level factors were identified, including platform design, print, health, and technology literacy.
QUALITY OF LIFE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Eric S. Orman, Marwan S. Ghabril, Archita P. Desai, Lauren Nephew, Kavish R. Patidar, Sujuan Gao, Chenjia Xu, Naga Chalasani
Summary: PROMs can marginally improve the prediction of 30-day readmissions for patients with cirrhosis. Poor social support and disability are associated with readmissions and may be important targets for future interventions.
CLINICAL GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Ting Wang, Qin Lu, LeiWen Tang
Summary: This article reviews patient-reported outcome (PRO) assessment tools and their application in the field of multiple myeloma. The European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) is the most frequently used PRO assessment tool. Most existing PROs focus on measuring life quality and symptoms in people with multiple myeloma, with less research on outcomes such as adherence and satisfaction.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Barbara Daveson, Megan Blanchard, Sabina Clapham, Kylie Draper, Alanna Connolly, David Currow
Summary: This study describes a public health intervention aimed at improving population-level outcomes for individuals with life-limiting illnesses through point-of-care and patient-reported outcomes. Over a 10-year period, the number of deaths and the percentage of the population in need of palliative care increased, while access for socioeconomically disadvantaged patients decreased. The study found improvements in moderate distress related to pain, but no improvement in severe pain distress.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sonya Davey, Surbhi Grover, Warren B. Bilker, Dipho Setlhako, Tlotlo B. Ralefala, Patrick Manshimba, Robert Gross, Angela DeMichele, Lawrence N. Shulman, Yehoda M. Martei
Summary: The study explored the reasons for suboptimal cancer treatment prescriptions during periods of stockout and full treatment supply. It found that delays and prescription changes were more common during stockout periods, with de-escalation of therapy and drug substitution occurring frequently. Further research is needed to understand the impact of stockouts on survival and barriers to maintaining essential cancer medicines supplies in sub-Saharan Africa.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Alla Sikorskii, Charles W. Given, Steven Chang, Samantha Tam, Benjamin Movsas, Barbara Given
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prediction of unscheduled health services use among patients on oral anti-cancer agents and determine the impact of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) on improving that prediction. The results showed that the severity of symptoms and physical function were significant predictors of hospitalizations, and monitoring PROs can help reduce unscheduled health services use.
JOURNAL OF PAIN AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Anette Stolberg Kargo, Pernille Tine Jensen, Kristina Lindemann, Niels Henrik Hjollund, Gabor Istvan Liposits, Nicoline Raaschou-Jensen, Bettina Molri Knudsen, Soren Moller, Dorte Gilsa Hansen, Karina Dahl Steffensen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the diagnostic accuracy of repeated measurement of patient-reported outcomes and quality-of-life scores in relation to ovarian cancer recurrence. Results showed that despite the worsening of symptoms prior to recurrence, the patient-reported outcomes did not provide adequate diagnostic accuracy. Future efforts should focus on improving the administration of patient-reported outcomes and exploring their potential clinical relevance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER
(2021)