BCRB 2018

19/09/2018

PROMs and radiotherapy

Niska JR et al Qual Life Res 2017

• Real-time ePROMs allow providers to monitor QoL at multiple time points during RT, potentially allowing early intervention to improve QOL and mitigate AEs.

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Scoring of side-effects: key points

• Use a published system • Minimize the number of variables • Use forms easy to read • Define endpoints • Test inter-observer variability • Document observations (e.g. pictures) • Record

• Baseline morbidity • Invasive procedures • Comorbidity • Other relevant treatments

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