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The Alberta Ocular Brachytherapy Program: Utilization of Patient Feedback to Guide Improvements
Wendy Read1, R Trafford Crump2, Ezekiel Weis3
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Cross Cancer Institute, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Summary
Patients undergoing uveal melanoma treatment with episcleral plaque brachytherapy reported overall satisfaction with care. Key areas for improvement include postoperative communication and pain management during treatment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Oncology
- Patient Care
Background:
- Uveal melanoma is a rare eye cancer.
- Episcleral plaque brachytherapy is a treatment option.
- Patient experience during treatment is not well-documented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To measure and evaluate patient experiences with episcleral plaque brachytherapy for uveal melanoma.
- To identify areas for improving patient-centered care.
Main Methods:
- Modified Consumer Assessment for Healthcare Providers and Systems Adult Surgical Survey used.
- Patients surveyed 4-15 months post-treatment via mailouts.
- Data collected using RedCap.
Main Results:
- 25 surveys analyzed; 62.5% response rate.
- Overall patient satisfaction with care was high.
- Lowest ratings for postoperative communication and pain management.
- Significant impact on vision (52%), driving (62.5%), and reading (60%).
Conclusions:
- Patients are generally satisfied with brachytherapy care.
- Improvements needed in postoperative communication and pain management.
- Future research should assess long-term quality of life and rural/urban differences.
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