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Benefits of Digital Symptom Monitoring With Patient-Reported Outcomes During Adjuvant Cancer Treatment

Year: 2021

Type: editorial

Abstract: Digital symptom monitoring via electronic patient-reported outcomes (PROs) has been demonstrated in prospective randomized trials and population research to improve outcomes for adults with metastatic cancer receiving systemic treatment, including symptom control, quality of life, emergency department visits, time on treatment, and survival. Catching symptoms early via this strategy enables care teams to intervene early and avert preventable downstream complications. It is well-established that up to half of patients’ symptoms go undetected by providers, and digital monitoring bridges this gap.

Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology

DOI: 10.1200/jco.20.03375

Authors: Ethan Basch, Allison B. Leahy, Amylou C. Dueck

Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Language: English

Topic: Cancer survivorship and care

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute