BCRB 2018

19/09/2018

Patient-reported outcome measures

Howell D et al Ann Oncol 2015

• Trend of published articles citing PROMs

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Implementation of PROMs

Howell D et al Ann Oncol 2015

• Implementation of PROMs in routine cancer care • Increased patient satisfaction with clinical consultations • Better perceived quality of care • Improved overall patient well-being

• Early detection and monitoring of symptoms / improved symptom management • Improved patient-physician communication (emotional, psychosocial, sensitive issues) • Support clinical decision making / psychosocial referrals • No significant impact on length of clinical encounter (if results available before consultation)

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