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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Palliative Care
  • Health Informatics

Background:

  • Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are crucial in palliative care.
  • Traditional data collection methods can be burdensome.
  • Digital tools offer potential for efficient PRO data capture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of using wireless tablet computers for collecting PRO data.
  • To assess patient acceptance and challenges in an adult oncology palliative care setting.

Main Methods:

  • Patients in palliative care oncology clinics were given tablet computers.
  • Participants completed online questionnaires on various health domains weekly.
  • Interviews were conducted to gather qualitative feedback on the experience.

Main Results:

  • Tablet computers are a feasible method for collecting PROs in this population.
  • Most patients found the questionnaires easy to answer.
  • Assistance was requested by most patients due to device unfamiliarity, question interpretation, and connectivity issues.

Conclusions:

  • Tablet computers show potential for efficient and reliable PRO data collection in palliative care cancer patients.
  • Integrating these devices can improve clinical decision-making by providing timely patient health status data.