Basic Clinical Radiobiology 2017

Effect of PROMs on QoL and survival

Basch E et al JAMA 2017;318(2):197

• On-line self-reporting of symptoms improves QoL and extends survival

766 consecutive patients initiating routine chemotherapy for metastatic solid tumor

HR: 0,83 (95% CI: 0,70-0,99; p = ,04)

Randomization: usual care vs electronic PROMs

Median OS was 5 months longer in PROMs group (p = ,03)

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