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Oliver D, Arribas M, Perry BI, Whiting D, Blackman G, Krakowski K, Seyedsalehi A, Osimo EF, Griffiths SL, Stahl D, Cipriani A, Fazel S, Fusar-Poli P, McGuire P. Using Electronic Health Records to Facilitate Precision Psychiatry. Biol Psychiatry 2024; 96:532-542. [PMID: 38408535 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2024.02.1006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
Abstract
The use of clinical prediction models to produce individualized risk estimates can facilitate the implementation of precision psychiatry. As a source of data from large, clinically representative patient samples, electronic health records (EHRs) provide a platform to develop and validate clinical prediction models, as well as potentially implement them in routine clinical care. The current review describes promising use cases for the application of precision psychiatry to EHR data and considers their performance in terms of discrimination (ability to separate individuals with and without the outcome) and calibration (extent to which predicted risk estimates correspond to observed outcomes), as well as their potential clinical utility (weighing benefits and costs associated with the model compared to different approaches across different assumptions of the number needed to test). We review 4 externally validated clinical prediction models designed to predict psychosis onset, psychotic relapse, cardiometabolic morbidity, and suicide risk. We then discuss the prospects for clinically implementing these models and the potential added value of integrating data from evidence syntheses, standardized psychometric assessments, and biological data into EHRs. Clinical prediction models can utilize routinely collected EHR data in an innovative way, representing a unique opportunity to inform real-world clinical decision making. Combining data from other sources (e.g., meta-analyses) or enhancing EHR data with information from research studies (clinical and biomarker data) may enhance our abilities to improve the performance of clinical prediction models.
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- Dominic Oliver
- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom; OPEN Early Detection Service, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom; Early Psychosis: Interventions and Clinical-Detection (EPIC) Lab, Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom.
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- Early Psychosis: Interventions and Clinical-Detection (EPIC) Lab, Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Early Psychosis: Interventions and Clinical-Detection (EPIC) Lab, Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, United Kingdom; Imperial College London Institute of Clinical Sciences and UK Research and Innovation MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, Hammersmith Hospital Campus, London, United Kingdom; South London and the Maudsley National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Institute for Mental Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Centre for Human Brain Health, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Biostatistics and Health Informatics, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London, United Kingdom
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- NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom; Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Warneford Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Early Psychosis: Interventions and Clinical-Detection (EPIC) Lab, Department of Psychosis Studies, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, United Kingdom; Department of Brain and Behavioural Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy; South London and the Maudsley National Health Service Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom; Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Ludwig-Maximilian-University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom; NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, United Kingdom; OPEN Early Detection Service, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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Mohindra NA, Garcia SF, Kircher S, Barnard C, Perry LM, Lyleroehr M, Coughlin A, Morken V, Chmiel R, Hirschhorn LR, Cella D. Development of an electronic health record-integrated patient-reported outcome-based shared decision-making dashboard in oncology. JAMIA Open 2024; 7:ooae056. [PMID: 39049991 PMCID: PMC11268523 DOI: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooae056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 05/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Objectives Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) describe a patient's unique experiences with disease or treatment, yet effective use of this information during clinical encounters remains challenging. This project sought to build a PRO based dashboard within the electronic health record (EHR), prioritizing interpretability and utility of PROs for clinical decision-making. Materials and Methods Codesign principles were used to define the goal, features, and visualization of the data elements on the dashboard. Codesign sessions occurred between February 2019 and May 2020 and involved a diverse group of stakeholders. Pilot evaluation of dashboard usability was performed with patients and clinicians not involved in the codesign process through qualitative interviews and the Systems Usability Scale. Results The dashboard was placed into a single tab in the EHR and included select PROM scores, clinical data elements, and goals of care questions. Real-time data analytics and enhanced visualization of data was necessary for the dashboard to provide meaningful feedback to clinicians and patients for decision-making during clinic visits. During soft launch, the dashboard demonstrated "good" usability in patients and clinicians at 3 and 6 months (mean total SUS score >70). Discussion The current dashboard had good usability and made PRO scores more clinically understandable to patients and clinicians. This paper highlights the development, necessary data elements, and workflow considerations to implement this dashboard at an academic cancer center. Conclusion As the use of PROs in clinical care is increasing, patient- and clinician-centered tools are needed to ensure that this information is used in meaningful ways.
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- Nisha A Mohindra
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Northwestern Medicine/Northwestern Memorial Health Care, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
- Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Northwestern Medicine/Northwestern Memorial Health Care, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
- Robert J. Havey Institute for Global Health, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
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Davison SN, Richardson MM, Roberts GV. Measuring Symptoms Across the Spectrum of Chronic Kidney Disease: Strategies for Incorporation Into Kidney Care. Semin Nephrol 2024:151546. [PMID: 39209557 DOI: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2024.151546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/04/2024]
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Many people across the spectrum of chronic kidney disease (CKD) experience a large symptom burden. Measuring symptoms can be a way of responding to the concerns of patients and their priorities of care and may help to improve overall outcomes, including health-related quality of life. The objective of this article is to discuss approaches to measuring symptoms across the spectrum of CKD and to highlight strategies to facilitate the incorporation of routine symptom assessment into kidney care. Specifically, we discuss the use of validated patient-reported outcome measures in CKD as they relate to measuring symptoms, including their benefits and limitations, and describe commonly used patient-reported outcome measures. We discuss potential barriers that should be considered when contemplating the development of a program to routinely measure and address symptoms. Finally, we outline a systematic, stepwise approach to measuring symptoms with implementation strategies to address the common barriers. Although the principles outlined in this article can be applied to research and audit, the principal focus is on symptom measurement aimed at informing clinical practice and directly improving patient outcomes.
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- Sara N Davison
- Division of Nephrology and Immunology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
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- William B. Schwartz Division of Nephrology, Tufts Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
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- External Relations and Patient Engagement, Kidney Research Institute/Center for Dialysis Innovation, Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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Chen R, Ajwani S, Christian B, Phelan C, Srinivas R, Kenny J, O'Connor M, Clarke K, Sohn W, Yaacoub A. The development of a new oral health patient reported outcome measure: the New South Wales public dental services approach. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2024; 8:98. [PMID: 39158646 PMCID: PMC11333637 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-024-00777-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Addressing Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) is essential for patient-centred care, shared decision making and improved health outcomes. Value-based health care systems in New South Wales (NSW) have a growing focus on collecting and using PROs that matter most to patients to improve their healthcare outcomes. Developing oral health patient reported outcomes measures (OH-PROM) is a first step towards value-based oral health care. This paper describes the development process of an adult and child OH-PROM tool that can be piloted for NSW public dental patients. METHODS An expert panel was assembled to undertake a systematic process of developing OH-PROMs for NSW Health. Key methodological considerations included: (1) forming an expert panel to specify the target population and context of implementation, (2) rapid literature review and environmental scan to identify existing validated OH-PROM tools for adults and children. (3) consensus gathering with the expert panel (4) consumer feedback, and (5) finalisation of the tool for electronic oral health record (eOHR) integration to establish a set of questions, that were relevant, context-appropriate, and important to oral healthcare outcomes for patients using public dental services. RESULTS The panel considered a total of 59 questions from two child (15), and four adult (44) Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) questionnaires used to collect OH-PROMs. These questions were mapped to the four key dimensions of OHRQoL for OH-PROMs: Oral Function, Orofacial Pain, Orofacial Appearance, and Psychosocial Impact. The consensus resulted in seven questions that aligned with these four dimensions to form two new NSW OH-PROM tools: one for adults and one for children. The tools were tested with consumers for understandability and usefulness before being incorporated into the electronic oral health record system, in readiness for future pilot testing. CONCLUSION The process for developing new OH-PROMs for NSW public dental services took a pragmatic approach that combined literature appraisal, expert consensus, and consumer consultation. Future work will assess the implementation of the OH-PROM tool and test its validity for broader use as an outcome measure for value-based oral healthcare.
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- Rebecca Chen
- Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, and Health, The University of Sydney, 176 Hawkesbury Rd, Westmead, NSW, 2145, Australia.
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
- Western Sydney Local Health District, Westmead, NSW, Australia.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, Kogarah, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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- Western Sydney Local Health District, Westmead, NSW, Australia
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- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Nowra, NSW, Australia
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- Centre for Oral Health Strategy, The Ministry of Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Centre for Oral Health Strategy, The Ministry of Health, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, Penrith, NSW, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Liverpool, NSW, Australia
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Kraak JT, Verhoef K, Kramer SE, Merkus P. Barriers to and enablers of the use of the Otology Questionnaire Amsterdam in clinical practice-a qualitative post-implementation study. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2024; 8:96. [PMID: 39141062 PMCID: PMC11324631 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-024-00741-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The Otology Questionnaire Amsterdam (OQUA) is developed to evaluate multiple ear complaints and their impact on patients' daily lives. The current clinical use of this questionnaire is below the potential utilization. AIM To identify the barriers and enablers of using the OQUA as perceived by ENT surgeons and patients and provide recommendations for an implementation strategy. METHODS Prospective and qualitative analysis was performed using focus groups and interviews with ENT professionals (n = 15) and patients (n = 25) with ear complaints of one tertiary referral hospital and two regional hospitals. Barriers and enablers were identified and classified by using the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behavior model and the Theoretical Domains Framework. Suggestions for an implementation strategy will be made accordingly. RESULTS ENT professionals' barriers included lack of knowledge and skills to use the OQUA, inadequate technological support and perceived time constraints during consultation, uncertainty about the clinical relevance and lack of feedback on the outcomes of the OQUA. Enablers included beneficial consequences of the OQUA for the professional, organization and science. Patients' barriers included lack of knowledge about the objective and usefulness of the OQUA, perceived burden, difficulties in completing the questionnaire and insufficient feedback during consultation. Patient enablers included beliefs about beneficial consequences of the OQUA for the patient, health care and society. Suggested interventions involved education, training, environmental restructuring and incentivisation. CONCLUSION Based on the findings, we propose an implementation strategy should focus on education and training about the objective, outcomes and relevance of the OQUA, environmental restructuring regarding the optimal use of the OQUA, and incentivisation with feedback on the valuable outcomes of the OQUA for the patient, professional and healthcare. Future research is needed to determine the feasibility of the implementation strategy.
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- J T Kraak
- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ear and Hearing and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, de Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ear and Hearing and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, de Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ear and Hearing and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, de Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Ear and Hearing and Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, de Boelelaan 1117, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Kramer J, Perez D, Ramseier D, Morgan L, Wilens TE, Rao V, Yule AM. Patient Experiences Completing Patient Reported Outcome Measures in Behavioral Health Within a Health Safety-Net Setting. Community Ment Health J 2024; 60:955-963. [PMID: 38430286 PMCID: PMC11293105 DOI: 10.1007/s10597-024-01247-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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Measurement based care (MBC), a practice that uses patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), is not widely used in behavioral health settings and little is known about the patient experience with MBC in safety-net settings. This study aimed to understand patient experiences completing PROMs on paper when presenting to an outpatient, behavioral health setting within a public safety-net hospital. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 participants in English and Spanish. Participants were 42 years old (SD = 12.7), mostly white (36.4%) and Black (31.8%). Thematic analysis was used to analyze findings. Overall, participants were engaged with PROMs and described them as helpful for themselves and their clinicians. Participants also expressed themes focused on PROMs user-friendliness, including formatting, time to complete measures, and participant characteristics such as attention and literacy. These findings are important to consider to ensure equitable access to MBC when implemented in behavioral health in the health safety-net setting.
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- Joanna Kramer
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, USA
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- Clinical and Research Programs in Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Warren Building 705, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Clinical and Research Programs in Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Warren Building 705, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, USA.
- Clinical and Research Programs in Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Warren Building 705, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA, 02114, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.
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Kramer J, Wilens TE, Rao V, Villa R, Yule AM. Feasibility of a 2-Part Substance Use Screener Self-Administered by Patients on Paper: Observational Study. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e52801. [PMID: 38916950 PMCID: PMC11234052 DOI: 10.2196/52801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Measurement-based care in behavioral health uses patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to screen for mental health symptoms and substance use and to assess symptom change over time. While PROMs are increasingly being integrated into electronic health record systems and administered electronically, paper-based PROMs continue to be used. It is unclear if it is feasible to administer a PROM on paper when the PROM was initially developed for electronic administration. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine the feasibility of patient self-administration of a 2-part substance use screener-the Tobacco, Alcohol, Prescription medications, and other Substances (TAPS)-on paper. This screener was originally developed for electronic administration. It begins with a limited number of questions and branches to either skip or reflex to additional questions based on an individual's responses. In this study, the TAPS was adapted for paper use due to barriers to electronic administration within an urgent care behavioral health clinic at an urban health safety net hospital. METHODS From August 2021 to March 2022, research staff collected deidentified paper TAPS responses and tracked TAPS completion rates and adherence to questionnaire instructions. A retrospective chart review was subsequently conducted to obtain demographic information for the patients who presented to the clinic between August 2021 and March 2022. Since the initial information collected from TAPS responses was deidentified, demographic information was not linked to the individual TAPS screeners that were tracked by research staff. RESULTS A total of 507 new patients were seen in the clinic with a mean age of 38.7 (SD 16.6) years. In all, 258 (50.9%) patients were male. They were predominantly Black (n=212, 41.8%), White (n=152, 30%), and non-Hispanic or non-Latino (n=403, 79.5%). Most of the patients were publicly insured (n=411, 81.1%). Among these 507 patients, 313 (61.7%) completed the TAPS screener. Of these 313 patients, 76 (24.3%) adhered to the instructions and 237 (75.7%) did not follow the instructions correctly. Of the 237 respondents who did not follow the instructions correctly, 166 (70%) answered more questions and 71 (30%) answered fewer questions than required in TAPS part 2. Among the 237 patients who did not adhere to questionnaire instructions, 44 (18.6%) responded in a way that contradicted their response in part 1 of the screener and ultimately affected their overall TAPS score. CONCLUSIONS It was challenging for patients to adhere to questionnaire instructions when completing a substance use screener on paper that was originally developed for electronic use. When selecting PROMs for measurement-based care, it is important to consider the structure of the questionnaire and how the PROM will be administered to determine if additional support for PROM self-administration needs to be implemented.
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- Joanna Kramer
- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA, United States
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Lai-Kwon J, Thorner E, Rutherford C, Crossnohere N, Brundage M. Integrating Patient-Reported Outcomes Into the Care of People With Advanced Cancer-A Practical Guide. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2024; 44:e438512. [PMID: 38788184 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_438512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are being increasingly integrated into routine clinical practice to enhance individual patient care. This has been driven by recognition of the benefits of PROs in enhancing symptom management, patient satisfaction, quality of life, and overall survival, and reductions in acute health care utilization. These benefits are reflected in the emergence of value-based health care initiatives incorporating PRO symptom monitoring such as the Enhancing Oncology Model in the United States. However, implementing PROs can be challenging and it can be difficult to know where to begin to select appropriate PROs, and effectively display and appropriately interpret PRO data. This manuscript summarizes an educational session at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting, which provided practical guidance to clinicians seeking to incorporate PROs into the care of people with advanced cancer. We focus on why it is important to collect PROs in routine care from a patient's perspective, how to select PROs for symptom monitoring (including using static patient-reported outcome measures and newer item libraries), and highlight key pearls and pitfalls in the display and interpretation of PROs. We highlight the breadth of existing resources available to guide clinicians in PRO implementation.
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- Julia Lai-Kwon
- Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Health Services Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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- Sydney Quality of Life Office, Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Queen's Cancer Research Institute, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Sinnappan S, Forte A, Ermann J. Axial Spondyloarthritis Treatment Recommendations and Disease Activity Monitoring in Clinical Practice: Results of an Online Survey. J Rheumatol 2024; 51:472-478. [PMID: 38224985 PMCID: PMC11065634 DOI: 10.3899/jrheum.2023-0894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Clinical practice guidelines are not always followed consistently. To better understand potential barriers to the implementation of treatment recommendations in axial spondyloarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis (axSpA/AS), an online survey was conducted. METHODS Email invitations were sent to US rheumatology care providers in January 2023. The questionnaire included 20 questions, with an estimated completion time of 5-7 minutes. RESULTS One hundred four of 441 (24%) invitees participated, including 80/104 (77%) board-certified rheumatologists and 20/104 (19%) fellows. Survey participants identified UpToDate (85%), treatment guidelines (74%), and colleagues (54%) as relevant sources of knowledge for managing axSpA/AS. Of the participants, 64% and 53% considered themselves to be at least moderately familiar with the American College of Rheumatology/Spondylitis Association of America/Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network (ACR/SAA/SPARTAN) and Assessment of Spondyloarthritis international Society/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (ASAS/EULAR) treatment recommendations for axSpA/AS, respectively. Whereas 69% of participants agreed or strongly agreed that disease activity scores are useful for making treatment decisions in axSpA/AS, only 37% measure patient-reported outcomes (PROs) frequently (≥ 50% of clinic visits) while 82% do so for C-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). PROs are typically recorded during clinic encounters (65%) and CRP/ESR are obtained after the visit (86%). Of the participants, 57% and 47% considered the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index and Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score to be at least moderately useful for measuring disease activity in axSpA/AS, respectively; 41% and 37% thought the same about the ASAS 20% improvement criteria and Clinical Disease Activity Index, respectively. CONCLUSION Treatment guidelines are an important resource for rheumatologists who manage patients with axSpA/AS. Although there is general agreement that disease activity monitoring is important, the implementation of the respective recommendations is lacking. Reasons may include lack of familiarity and an underdeveloped infrastructure to efficiently collect PROs.
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- Stephanie Sinnappan
- S. Sinnappan, MS, A. Forte, MS, Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
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- S. Sinnappan, MS, A. Forte, MS, Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston
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- J. Ermann, MD, Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
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Pousett BM, Kok BPW, Morgan SJ, Hafner BJ. Use of standardized outcome measures for people with lower-limb amputation: A survey of prosthetic practitioners in Canada. Prosthet Orthot Int 2024:00006479-990000000-00227. [PMID: 38506637 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND Outcome measures (OMs) are useful tools; however, clinicians may find implementing them into clinical practice challenging. OBJECTIVES To characterize Canadian prosthetists' use of OMs for people with lower-limb amputation, including motivations for use, comfort selecting OMs, resources available for administration, and barriers to implementation. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted between March and July 2021. Orthotics Prosthetics Canada sent Canadian prosthetists an invitation to take the online survey. RESULTS Forty-nine Certified Prosthetists completed the survey. Only 16% of participants reported that they were expected to use OMs. Participants reported being more comfortable administering performance-based OMs than self-report surveys. More than two-thirds of participants agreed that OMs "can be administered with knowledge they have" and are "within their scope of practice." However, less than 25% agreed that OMs are "administered in a standardized way in the profession," and less than 40% indicated they are "easy to make part of my routine." Participants reported they generally have time and space to do OMs, but there was no agreed-on reason to use them. CONCLUSIONS Use of OMs among Canadian prosthetists seems to be low relative to prosthetists in the United States. Education, financial incentives, or changes to professional expectations are likely needed to increase routine OM use. Efforts to improve the standardization of OM administration and ease the incorporation of OMs into routine practice may also increase use. Canadian prosthetists may elevate their standards of clinical practice and better understand the impact of prosthetic treatments on their patients by more routinely using OMs.
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- Winnipeg Prosthetics and Orthotics, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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- Research Department, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Saint Paul, MN
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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Silveira Bianchim M, Crane E, Jones A, Neukirchinger B, Roberts G, Mclaughlin L, Noyes J. The implementation, use and impact of patient reported outcome measures in value-based healthcare programmes: A scoping review. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290976. [PMID: 38055759 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) focuses on the value of patient outcomes and is achieved by ensuring resources already available are managed to realise the best possible individual and population health outcomes. Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) measure the impact of illnesses from the patient perspective. We conducted a scoping review to understand how PROMs were implemented and used, and their impact in the context of VBHC. METHODS Arksey and O'Malley's overarching framework supplemented by principles from mixed-methods Framework Synthesis were used. CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Google Scholar and reference lists were searched. An a priori data extraction framework was created using the review question and objectives as key domains against which to extract data. Mixed-methods data were organised, integrated and preserved in original format and reported for each domain. RESULTS Forty-three studies were included with 60,200 participants. Few studies reported a well-developed programme theory and we found little robust evidence of effect. PROMs were universally considered to have the potential to increase patient satisfaction with treatment and services, enhance patient awareness of symptoms and self-management, and improve health outcomes such as quality of life and global health status. Evidence is currently limited on how PROMs work and how best to optimally implement PROMs to achieve the target outcome. Implementation challenges commonly prevented the realisation of optimal outcomes and patients generally needed better and clearer communication about why PROMs were being given and how they could optimally be used to support their own self-management. CONCLUSION PROMSs have yet to demonstrate their full potential in a VBHC context. Optimal PROMs implementation is poorly understood by clinicians and patients. Future studies should explore different models of PROM implementation and use within VBHC programmes to understand what works best and why for each specific context, condition, and population.
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Newport, United Kingdom
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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- School of Medical and Health Sciences, Bangor University, Bangor, United Kingdom
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Terwee CB, Roorda LD. Country-specific reference values for PROMIS ® pain, physical function and participation measures compared to US reference values. Ann Med 2023; 55:1-11. [PMID: 36426680 PMCID: PMC9704075 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2149849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS®) is commonly used across medical conditions. To facilitate interpretation of scores across countries, we calculated Dutch reference values for PROMIS Physical Function (PROMIS-PF), Pain Interference (PROMIS-PI), Pain Behavior (PROMIS-PB), Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-APSRA), and Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-SSRA), as compared to US reference values. PATIENTS AND METHODS A panel completed full PROMIS-PF (n=1310), PROMIS-PI and PROMIS-PB (n=1052), and PROMIS-APSRA and PROMIS-SSRA (n=1002) item banks and reported their level of health per domain (no, mild, moderate, severe limitations). T-scores were calculated by sample and subgroups (age, gender, self-reported level of domain). Distribution-based and anchor-based thresholds for mild, moderate, and severe scores were determined. RESULTS Mean T-scores were close to the US mean of 50 for PROMIS-PF (49.8) and PROMIS-APSRA (50.6), lower for PROMIS-SSRA (47.5) and higher for PROMIS-PI (54.9) and PROMIS-PB (52.0). Distribution-based thresholds for mild, moderate, and severe scores were comparable to US recommended cut-off values (except for PROMIS-PI) but participants reported limitations 'earlier' than suggested thresholds. CONCLUSION Dutch reference values were close to US reference values for some PROMIS domains but not all. We recommend country-specific reference values to facilitate worldwide PROMIS use.KEY MESSAGESPROMIS offers universally applicable IRT-based efficient and patient-friendly measures to assess commonly relevant patient-reported outcomes across medical conditions.To support the use of PROMIS in daily clinical practice and research across the world, country-specific general population reference values should be obtained.More research is necessary to obtain reliable and valid cut-off values for what constitutes mild, moderate and severe scores from the patients' perspective.
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- Caroline B Terwee
- Department of Epidemiology and Data Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center
- Reade, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Stichler JF, Pelletier LR. Applying the Patient Empowerment, Engagement, and Activation Survey to Improve Patient Outcomes. J Nurs Adm 2023; 53:668-674. [PMID: 37983606 DOI: 10.1097/nna.0000000000001364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2023]
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This article focuses on applying the patient empowerment, engagement, and activation (PEEA) model as an implementation strategy to achieve patient- or person-centered care. There is substantial evidence linking PEEA to improved patient care outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. Interrelationships among the 3 concepts are discussed and how the PEEA survey can be used to evaluate patients' activation for self-care postdischarge and their perceptions of nurses' empowering and engaging them during the care encounter.
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- Jaynelle F Stichler
- Author Affiliations: Consultant (Dr Stichler) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pelletier), Terrence and Barbara Caster Institute for Nursing Excellence, Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center, San Diego, California
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Holch P, Turner G, Keetharuth AD, Gibbons E, Cocks K, Absolom KL. The impact of COVID-19 on PRO development, collection and implementation: views of UK and Ireland professionals. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2023; 7:121. [PMID: 38010558 PMCID: PMC10682296 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-023-00663-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND PROs are valuable tools in clinical care to capture patients' perspectives of their health, symptoms and quality of life. However the COVID-19 pandemic has had profound impacts on all aspects of life, in particular healthcare and research. This study explores the views of UK and Irish health professionals, third sector and pharmaceutical industry representatives and academic researchers on the impact of COVID-19 on PRO collection, use and development in clinical practice. METHODS A volunteer sample took part in a 10 question cross sectional qualitative survey, on the impact of COVID-19, administered online via Qualtrics. Demographic data was descriptively analysed, and the qualitative free text response data was subject to thematic analysis and summarised within the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) framework. RESULTS Forty nine participants took part located in a range of UK settings and professions. Participants highlighted staff strengths during the pandemic including colleagues' flexibility and ability to work collaboratively and the adoption of novel communication tools. Weaknesses were a lack of staff capacity to continue or start PRO projects and insufficient digital infrastructure to continue studies online. Opportunities included the added interest in PROs as useful outcomes, the value of electronic PROs for staff and patients particularly in relation to integration into systems and the electronic patient records. However, these opportunities came with an understanding that digital exclusion may be an issue for patient groups. Threats identified included that the majority of PRO research was stopped or delayed and funding streams were cut. CONCLUSIONS Although most PRO research was on hold during the pandemic, the consensus from participants was that PROs as meaningful outcomes were valued more than ever. From the opportunities afforded by the pandemic the development of electronic PROs and their integration into electronic patient record systems and clinical practice could be a lasting legacy from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Patricia Holch
- Department of Psychology, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Portland Building, Room PD402, City Campus, Leeds, LS1 9HE, UK.
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- School of Health and Related Research, Regent Court, 30 Regent Street, Sheffield, S1 4DA, UK
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- Evidera Ltd, 201 Talgarth Rd, The Ark, London, W6 8BJ, UK
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- Adelphi Values, Patient-Centered Outcomes, Bollington, Cheshire, SK10 5JB, UK
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research, University of Leeds, St James's Hospital, Bexley Wing, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
- Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT, UK
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Bekmuratova S, Bahle-Lampe A, Pflaster T. Physical therapists' experience using focus on therapeutic outcome in outpatient clinics: A qualitative study. Health Serv Manage Res 2023; 36:240-248. [PMID: 35943297 DOI: 10.1177/09514848221118749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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While patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) are used in many practice settings as a standardized system of outcome measures, various factors may impact the meaningful use of PROMs by clinicians operating in various settings. Very limited research exists that focused on examining the use of FOTO® in outpatient rehabilitation settings. This study aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators in achieving FOTO® treatment completion rates and patient functional outcomes among physical therapists. Additionally, the study aimed to explore the internal acceptance of FOTO as a useful tool in rehabilitation from the perspectives of physical therapists. Qualitative data were collected through four focus group interviews with physical therapists at outpatient rehabilitation clinics. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed, and transcribed, and qualitative content analysis was applied for data analysis. Four major themes emerged from qualitative data analyses including (a) use of FOTO® in clinical practice, (b) reasons why the FOTO® process may not be followed, (c), therapists' perceptions of FOTO®, and (d) perceived barriers and enablers related to FOTO®. The study concluded that multi-level determinants impact the successful use of FOTO® by therapists in outpatient rehabilitation settings. The findings have important implications for clinical practice, organizational leaders, and PROM developers.
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Lee Y, Issa TZ, Vaccaro AR. State-of-the-art Applications of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Spinal Care. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:e890-e897. [PMID: 36727887 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-01009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) assign objective measures to patient's subjective experiences of health, pain, disability, function, and quality of life. PROMs can be useful for providers in shared decision making, outcome assessment, and indicating patients for surgery. In this article, we provide an overview of the legacy PROMs used in spinal care, recent advancements in patient-reported outcomes, and future directions in PROMs. Recent advances in patient-reported outcome assessments have included standardization of measurement tools, integration of data collection into workflow, and applications of outcome measures in predictive models and decision-making tools. Continual appraisal of instruments and incorporation into artificial intelligence and machine learning analytics will continue to augment the delivery of high-value spinal care.
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- Yunsoo Lee
- From the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Espinoza J, Tut M, Shah P, Kingsbury P, Nagaraj G, Meeker D, Bahroos N. Integrating REDCap patient-reported outcomes with the HealtheIntent population health platform: proof of concept. JAMIA Open 2023; 6:ooad074. [PMID: 37649989 PMCID: PMC10463552 DOI: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooad074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023] Open
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Objective Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are critical to drive patient-centered care and to understanding patients' perspectives on their health status, quality of life, and the overall effectiveness of the care they receive. PROMs are increasingly being used in clinical and research settings, but the mechanisms to aggregate data from different systems can be cumbersome. Materials and methods As part of an FDA Real-World Evidence demonstration project, we enriched routine care clinical data from our Cerner electronic health record (EHR) with PROMs collected using REDCap. We used SSIS, sFTP, and the REDCap Application Programming Interface to aggregate both data sources into the Cerner HealtheIntent Population Health Platform. Results We successfully built dashboards, reports, and datasets containing both REDCap and EHR data collected prospectively. Discussion This technically straightforward approach using commonly available clinical and research tools can be readily adopted and adapted by others to better integrate PROMs with clinical data sources.
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- Juan Espinoza
- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Translational Informatics, Information Services Department, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Translational Informatics, Information Services Department, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Division of General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Kodama K, Konishi S, Manabe S, Okada K, Yamaguchi J, Wada S, Sugimoto K, Itoh S, Takahashi D, Kawasaki R, Matsumura Y, Takeda T. Impact of an Electronic Medical Record-Connected Questionnaire on Efficient Nursing Documentation: Usability and Efficacy Study. JMIR Nurs 2023; 6:e51303. [PMID: 37634203 PMCID: PMC10562973 DOI: 10.2196/51303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Documentation tasks comprise a large percentage of nurses' workloads. Nursing records were partially based on a report from the patient. However, it is not a verbatim transcription of the patient's complaints but a type of medical record. Therefore, to reduce the time spent on nursing documentation, it is necessary to assist in the appropriate conversion or citation of patient reports to professional records. However, few studies have been conducted on systems for capturing patient reports in electronic medical records. In addition, there have been no reports on whether such a system reduces the time spent on nursing documentation. OBJECTIVE This study aims to develop a patient self-reporting system that appropriately converts data to nursing records and evaluate its effect on reducing the documenting burden for nurses. METHODS An electronic medical record-connected questionnaire and a preadmission nursing questionnaire were administered. The questionnaire responses entered by the patients were quoted in the patient profile for inpatient assessment in the nursing system. To clarify its efficacy, this study examined whether the use of the electronic questionnaire system saved the nurses' time entering the patient profile admitted between August and December 2022. It also surveyed the usability of the electronic questionnaire between April and December 2022. RESULTS A total of 3111 (78%) patients reported that they answered the electronic medical questionnaire by themselves. Of them, 2715 (88%) felt it was easy to use and 2604 (85%) were willing to use it again. The electronic questionnaire was used in 1326 of 2425 admission cases (use group). The input time for the patient profile was significantly shorter in the use group than in the no-use group (P<.001). Stratified analyses showed that in the internal medicine wards and in patients with dependent activities of daily living, nurses took 13%-18% (1.3 to 2 minutes) less time to enter patient profiles within the use group (both P<.001), even though there was no difference in the amount of information. By contrast, in the surgical wards and in the patients with independent activities of daily living, there was no difference in the time to entry (P=.50 and P=.20, respectively), but there was a greater amount of information in the use group. CONCLUSIONS The study developed and implemented a system in which self-reported patient data were captured in the hospital information network and quoted in the nursing system. This system contributes to improving the efficiency of nurses' task recordings.
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- Kana Kodama
- Department of Medical Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
- Department of Transformative System for Medical Information, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
- Department of Transformative System for Medical Information, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Home Health and Palliative Care Nursing, Graduate School of Health Care Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Public Health, Department of Social Medicine, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
- National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Informatics, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Japan
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Dhingra LS, Shen M, Mangla A, Khera R. Cardiovascular Care Innovation through Data-Driven Discoveries in the Electronic Health Record. Am J Cardiol 2023; 203:136-148. [PMID: 37499593 PMCID: PMC10865722 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2023.06.104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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The electronic health record (EHR) represents a rich source of patient information, increasingly being leveraged for cardiovascular research. Although its primary use remains the seamless delivery of health care, the various longitudinally aggregated structured and unstructured data elements for each patient within the EHR can define the computational phenotypes of disease and care signatures and their association with outcomes. Although structured data elements, such as demographic characteristics, laboratory measurements, problem lists, and medications, are easily extracted, unstructured data are underused. The latter include free text in clinical narratives, documentation of procedures, and reports of imaging and pathology. Rapid scaling up of data storage and rapid innovation in natural language processing and computer vision can power insights from unstructured data streams. However, despite an array of opportunities for research using the EHR, specific expertise is necessary to adequately address confidentiality, accuracy, completeness, and heterogeneity challenges in EHR-based research. These often require methodological innovation and best practices to design and conduct successful research studies. Our review discusses these challenges and their proposed solutions. In addition, we highlight the ongoing innovations in federated learning in the EHR through a greater focus on common data models and discuss ongoing work that defines such an approach to large-scale, multicenter, federated studies. Such parallel improvements in technology and research methods enable innovative care and optimization of patient outcomes.
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine; Department of Internal Medicine
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine; Department of Neuroscience, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Section of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine; Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE), Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, Connecticut; Section of Health Informatics, Department of Biostatistics, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, Connecticut.; Section of Biomedical Informatics and Data Science, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut.
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Vaitkevičienė GE, Ažukaitis K, Jankauskienė A, Petrėnė J, Puronaitė R, Trinkūnas J, Jankauskienė D. Development and Integration of Patient-Reported Measures into E-Health System: Pilot Feasibility Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2290. [PMID: 37628488 PMCID: PMC10454584 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11162290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Patient-centered care is recognized as a key element in recent healthcare management strategies. However, the integrated collection of patient feedback capturing the entire journey of patients with complex medical conditions remains understudied. Herein, we aimed to describe the development of an instrument prototype for the collection of PROMs and PREMs that would encompass a whole patient journey at a single time point. We further describe the process of its integration into a hospital's information system (HIS) and the results of a pilot feasibility study in adult patients with kidney and hematological diseases. We developed an instrument consisting of original PREM and generic EQ-5D-5L questionnaires. E-questionnaires were handled with REDCap software (version 12.5.14) and integrated into the HIS. Patients refusing to use e-questionnaires (48%) were offered paper administration and were older (64 vs. 50 years). The overall response rate for e-questionnaires was 57.1% with a median completion time of 2.0 and 3.7 min for PROM and PREM, respectively. Psychological and social services and primary care setting (diagnosis establishment and involvement in continuous care) were identified as most problematic. The majority of PREM dimensions encompassing different levels of care significantly correlated with PROM responses. Our data indicate the feasibility and potential relevance of the proposed approach, although wider-scale studies in diverse settings are needed.
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- Goda Elizabeta Vaitkevičienė
- Center of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, 08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 03101 Vilnius, Lithuania; (K.A.); (A.J.); (R.P.)
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 03101 Vilnius, Lithuania; (K.A.); (A.J.); (R.P.)
- Center of Pediatrics, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, 08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 03101 Vilnius, Lithuania; (K.A.); (A.J.); (R.P.)
- Center of Pediatrics, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, 08406 Vilnius, Lithuania
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- Center of Hematology, Oncology and Transfusiology, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, 08406 Vilnius, Lithuania;
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vilnius University, 03101 Vilnius, Lithuania; (K.A.); (A.J.); (R.P.)
- Center of Informatics and Development, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, 08406 Vilnius, Lithuania;
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- Center of Informatics and Development, Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos, 08406 Vilnius, Lithuania;
- Faculty of Fundamental Sciencies, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, 10223 Vilnius, Lithuania
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Rao V, Lanni S, Yule AM, DiSalvo M, Stone M, Berger AF, Wilens TE. Diagnosing major depressive disorder and substance use disorder using the electronic health record: A preliminary validation study. JOURNAL OF MOOD AND ANXIETY DISORDERS 2023; 2:100007. [PMID: 37693103 PMCID: PMC10486184 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjmad.2023.100007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Background One mechanism to examine if major depressive disorder (MDD) is related to the development of substance use disorder (SUD) is by leveraging naturalistic data available in the electronic health record (EHR). Rules for data extraction and variable construction linked to psychometrics validating their use are needed to extract data accurately. Objective We propose and validate a methodologic framework for using EHR variables to identify patients with MDD and non-nicotine SUD. Methods Proxy diagnoses and index dates of MDD and/or SUD were established using billing codes, problem lists, patient-reported outcome measures, and prescriptions. Manual chart reviews were conducted for the 1-year period surrounding each index date to determine (1) if proxy diagnoses were supported by chart notes and (2) if the index dates accurately captured disorder onset. Results The results demonstrated 100% positive predictive value for proxy diagnoses of MDD. The proxy diagnoses for SUD exhibited strong agreement (Cohen's kappa of 0.84) compared to manual chart review and 92% sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value. Sixteen percent of patients showed inaccurate SUD index dates generated by EHR extraction with discrepancies of over 6 months compared to SUD onset identified through chart review. Conclusions Our methodology was very effective in identifying patients with MDD with or without SUD and moderately effective in identifying SUD onset date. These findings support the use of EHR data to make proxy diagnoses of MDD with or without SUD.
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- Vinod Rao
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Boston Medical Center, 801 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02118, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Rodgers-Melnick SN, Block S, Rivard RL, Dusek JA. Optimizing Patient-Reported Outcome Collection and Documentation in Medical Music Therapy: Process-Improvement Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e46528. [PMID: 37498646 PMCID: PMC10415937 DOI: 10.2196/46528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To measure the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic interventions delivered during clinical care, investigators need to ensure robust and routine data collection without disrupting individualized patient care or adding unnecessary documentation burden. OBJECTIVE A process-improvement study was undertaken to improve documentation consistency and increase the capture of patient-reported outcomes (PROs; ie, stress, pain, anxiety, and coping) within a medical music therapy (MT) team. METHODS We used 2 Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to improve documentation processes among an MT team (13.3 clinical full-time equivalent staff). Trainings focused on providing skills and resources for optimizing pre- and postsession PRO collection, specific guidelines for entering session data in the electronic health record, and opportunities for the team to provide feedback. Two comparisons of therapists' PRO collection rates were conducted: (1) between the 6 months before PDSA Cycle 1 (T0) and PDSA Cycle 1 (T1), and (2) between T1 and PDSA Cycle 2 (T2). RESULTS Music therapists' rates of capturing any PRO within MT sessions increased significantly (P<.001) from T0 to T1 and from T1 to T2 for all domains, including stress (4/2758, 0.1% at T0; 1012/2786, 36.3% at T1; and 393/775, 50.7% at T2), pain (820/2758, 29.7% at T0; 1444/2786, 51.8% at T1; and 476/775, 61.4% at T2), anxiety (499/2758, 18.1% at T0; 950/2786, 34.1% at T1; and 400/775, 51.6% at T2), and coping (0/2758, 0% at T0; 571/2786, 20.5% at T1; and 319/775, 41.2% at T2). Music therapists' feedback and findings from a retrospective analysis were used to create an improved electronic health record documentation template. CONCLUSIONS Rates of PRO data collection improved within the medical MT team. Although the process improvement in this study was applied to a nonpharmacologic MT intervention, the principles are applicable to numerous inpatient clinical providers. As hospitals continue to implement nonpharmacologic therapies in response to the Joint Commission's recommendations, routine PRO collection will provide future researchers with the ability to evaluate the impact of these therapies on pain relief and opioid use.
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- Samuel N Rodgers-Melnick
- University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Center for Survey and Evaluation Research, HealthPartners Institute, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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- University Hospitals Connor Whole Health, Cleveland, OH, United States
- Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, United States
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Tian BWCA, Stahel PF, Picetti E, Campanelli G, Di Saverio S, Moore E, Bensard D, Sakakushev B, Galante J, Fraga GP, Koike K, Di Carlo I, Tebala GD, Leppaniemi A, Tan E, Damaskos D, De'Angelis N, Hecker A, Pisano M, Maier RV, De Simone B, Amico F, Ceresoli M, Pikoulis M, Weber DG, Biffl W, Beka SG, Abu-Zidan FM, Valentino M, Coccolini F, Kluger Y, Sartelli M, Agnoletti V, Chirica M, Bravi F, Sall I, Catena F. Assessing and managing frailty in emergency laparotomy: a WSES position paper. World J Emerg Surg 2023; 18:38. [PMID: 37355698 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-023-00506-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023] Open
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Many countries are facing an aging population. As people live longer, surgeons face the prospect of operating on increasingly older patients. Traditional teaching is that with older age, these patients face an increased risk of mortality and morbidity, even to a level deemed too prohibitive for surgery. However, this is not always true. An active 90-year-old patient can be much fitter than an overweight, sedentary 65-year-old patient with comorbidities. Recent literature shows that frailty-an age-related cumulative decline in multiple physiological systems, is therefore a better predictor of mortality and morbidity than chronological age alone. Despite recognition of frailty as an important tool in identifying vulnerable surgical patients, many surgeons still shun objective tools. The aim of this position paper was to perform a review of the existing literature and to provide recommendations on emergency laparotomy and in frail patients. This position paper was reviewed by an international expert panel composed of 37 experts who were asked to critically revise the manuscript and position statements. The position paper was conducted according to the WSES methodology. We shall present the derived statements upon which a consensus was reached, specifying the quality of the supporting evidence and suggesting future research directions.
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- Brian W C A Tian
- Department of General Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Department of Neurosurgery, Denver Health Medical Center and University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Parma, Parma, Italy
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- Unit of General Surgery, San Benedetto del Tronto Hospital, av5 Asur Marche, San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA
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- Research Institute of Medical University Plovdiv/University Hospital St George Plovdiv, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Trauma Department, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Faculdade de Ciências Médicas (FCM), Unicamp Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Primary Care and Emergency Medicine, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Advanced Technologies "GF Ingrassia", University of Catania, Cannizzaro Hospital, Via Messina 829, 95126, Catania, Italy
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- Oxford University Hospitals NHSFT John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, HeadingtonOxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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- General Surgery Department, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Surgery, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- General and Emergency Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Hôpital Henri Mondor, Université Paris Est, Service de Chirurgie Digestive et Hépato-Bilio-Pancréatique, Créteil, France
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- Department of General and Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital, Giessen, Germany
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- General and Emergency Surgery, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Bergamo, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Harborview Medical Centre, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- Department of Emergency Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, Villeneuve-Saint-Georges, France
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- John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- General Surgery, Monza University Hospital, Monza, Italy
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- 3Rd Department of Surgery, Attikon General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), Athens, Greece
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- Department of General Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, USA
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- School of Medicine and Health Science, University of Otago, Wellington Campus, Wellington, New Zealand
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- The Research Office, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE
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- General, Emergency and Trauma Surgery Department, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy
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- Division of General Surgery, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, AUSL Romagna, M. Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- Service de Chirurgie Digestive, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Healthcare Administration, Santa Maria Delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Military Teaching Hospital, Hôpital Principal Dakar, Dakar, Senegal.
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- Department of Emergency and Trauma Surgery, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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Saeb S, Korst LM, Fridman M, McCulloch J, Greene N, Gregory KD. Capacity-Building for Collecting Patient-Reported Outcomes and Experiences (PRO) Data Across Hospitals. Matern Child Health J 2023:10.1007/s10995-023-03720-6. [PMID: 37347378 PMCID: PMC10359358 DOI: 10.1007/s10995-023-03720-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Patient-reported outcomes and experiences (PRO) data are an integral component of health care quality measurement and PROs are now being collected by many healthcare systems. However, hospital organizational capacity-building for the collection and sharing of PROs is a complex process. We sought to identify the factors that facilitated capacity-building for PRO data collection in a nascent quality improvement learning collaborative of 16 hospitals that has the goal of improving the childbirth experience. DESCRIPTION We used standard qualitative case study methodologies based on a conceptual framework that hypothesizes that adequate organizational incentives and capacities allow successful achievement of project milestones in a collaborative setting. The 4 project milestones considered in this study were: (1) Agreements; (2) System Design; (3) System Development and Operations; and (4) Implementation. To evaluate the success of reaching each milestone, critical incidents were logged and tracked to determine the capacities and incentives needed to resolve them. ASSESSMENT The pace of the implementation of PRO data collection through the 4 milestones was uneven across hospitals and largely dependent on limited hospital capacities in the following 8 dimensions: (1) Incentives; (2) Leadership; (3) Policies; (4) Operating systems; (5) Information technology; (6) Legal aspects; (7) Cross-hospital collaboration; and (8) Patient engagement. From this case study, a trajectory for capacity-building in each dimension is discussed. CONCLUSION The implementation of PRO data collection in a quality improvement learning collaborative was dependent on multiple organizational capacities for the achievement of project milestones.
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- Samia Saeb
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Pritchett JC, Patt D, Thanarajasingam G, Schuster A, Snyder C. Patient-Reported Outcomes, Digital Health, and the Quest to Improve Health Equity. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2023; 43:e390678. [PMID: 37290027 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_390678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The theme of the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting is Partnering With Patients: The Cornerstone of Cancer Care and Research. As we aim to partner with patients to improve their health care, digital tools have the potential to enhance patient-centered cancer care and make clinical research more accessible and generalizable. Using electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs) to collect patients' reports of symptoms, functioning, and well-being facilitates patient-clinician communication and improves care and outcomes. Early studies suggest that racial and ethnic minority populations, older patients, and patients with less education may benefit even more from ePRO implementation. Clinical practices looking to implement ePROs can refer to the resources of the PROTEUS Consortium (Patient-Reported Outcomes Tools: Engaging Users & Stakeholders). Beyond ePROs, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, cancer practices have rapidly adopted other digital tools (eg, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring). As implementation grows, we must be aware of the limitations of these tools and implement them in ways to promote optimal function, access, and ease of use. Infrastructure, patient, provider, and system-level barriers need to be addressed. Partnerships across all levels can inform development and implementation of digital tools to meet the needs of diverse groups. In this article, we describe how we use ePROs and other digital health tools in cancer care, how digital tools can expand access to and generalizability of oncology care and research, and prospects for broader implementation and use.
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- Joshua C Pritchett
- Division of Hematology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Department of Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Texas Oncology, Dallas Texas and Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
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- Department of Biomedical Informatics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
- Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
- Department of Health Policy & Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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Vanderhout S, Potter BK, Smith M, Butcher NJ, Vaters J, Chakraborty P, Adams J, Inbar-Feigenberg M, Offringa M, Speechley K, Trakadis Y, Binik A. Ethical and practical considerations related to data sharing when collecting patient-reported outcomes in care-based child health research. Qual Life Res 2023:10.1007/s11136-023-03393-2. [PMID: 37002464 PMCID: PMC10329050 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03393-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
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Purpose
The collection and use of patient reported outcomes (PROs) in care-based child health research raises challenging ethical and logistical questions. This paper offers an analysis of two questions related to PROs in child health research: (1) Is it ethically obligatory, desirable or preferable to share PRO data collected for research with children, families, and health care providers? And if so, (2) What are the characteristics of a model best suited to guide the collection, monitoring, and sharing of these data?
Methods
A multidisciplinary team of researchers, providers, patient and family partners, and ethicists examined the literature and identified a need for focus on PRO sharing in pediatric care-based research. We constructed and analyzed three models for managing pediatric PRO data in care-based research, drawing on ethical principles, logistics, and opportunities to engage with children and families.
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We argue that it is preferable to share pediatric PRO data with providers, but to manage expectations and balance the risks and benefits of research, this requires a justifiable data sharing model. We argue that a successful PRO data sharing model will allow children and families to have access to and control over their own PRO data and be engaged in decision-making around how PROs collected for research may be integrated into care, but require support from providers.
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We propose a PRO data sharing model that can be used across diverse research settings and contributes to improved transparency, communication, and patient-centered care and research.
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Hyland CJ, Mou D, Virji AZ, Sokas CM, Bokhour B, Pusic AL, Mjåset C. How to make PROMs work: qualitative insights from leaders at United States hospitals with successful PROMs programs. Qual Life Res 2023:10.1007/s11136-023-03388-z. [PMID: 36928649 PMCID: PMC10018634 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03388-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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PURPOSE Elucidate facilitators, barriers, and key lessons learned regarding the implementation of system-wide clinical patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) programs among United States (US) healthcare leaders. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with 35 US healthcare leaders, including chief-level executives, data directors, PROM directors, and department chairs involved in PROM implementation across seven diverse healthcare systems from February to June 2020. Transcripts were coded, evaluated for qualitative themes, and categorized according to the consolidated framework for implementation research (CFIR). RESULTS According to US hospital leaders with experience in existing clinical PROM programs, there are facilitators and barriers to implementation success in each CFIR domain. Allowing clinicians to select PROM measures and ensuring a user-friendly data platform (intervention); adapting data collection to patient home environments (outer setting); informing clinicians of the multi-faceted use of PROM data for research, clinical care, and business (inner setting); implementing PROM education earlier into clinician training (characteristics of individuals); and establishing specialty-agnostic PROM implementation teams (process) were among key facilitators to implementation success. CONCLUSION Leaders of geographically and clinically diverse PROM programs in the US identify common themes that facilitate successful implementation. Drivers of success depend on factors within and outside the clinical environment. These findings may serve to guide both establishing new PROM programs and refining existing PROM programs.
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- Department of Surgery, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.,The Commonwealth Fund, 1 E 75th St, New York City, NY, USA
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Turchioe MR, Mangal S, Goyal P, Axsom K, Myers A, Liu LG, Lee J, Campion TR, Creber RM. A RE-AIM Evaluation of a Visualization-Based Electronic Patient-Reported Outcome System. Appl Clin Inform 2023; 14:227-237. [PMID: 36603838 PMCID: PMC10033223 DOI: 10.1055/a-2008-4036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Health care systems are primarily collecting patient-reported outcomes (PROs) for research and clinical care using proprietary, institution- and disease-specific tools for remote assessment. The purpose of this study was to conduct a Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) evaluation of a scalable electronic PRO (ePRO) reporting and visualization system in a single-arm study. METHODS The "mi.symptoms" ePRO system was designed using gerontechnological design principles to ensure high usability among older adults. The system enables longitudinal reporting of disease-agnostic ePROs and includes patient-facing PRO visualizations. We conducted an evaluation of the implementation of the system guided by the RE-AIM framework. Quantitative data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistics, and qualitative data were analyzed using directed content analysis. RESULTS Reach-the total reach of the study was 70 participants (median age: 69, 31% female, 17% Black or African American, 27% reported not having enough financial resources). Effectiveness-half (51%) of participants completed the 2-week follow-up survey and 36% completed all follow-up surveys. Adoption-the desire for increased self-knowledge, the value of tracking symptoms, and altruism motivated participants to adopt the tool. Implementation-the predisposing factor was access to, and comfort with, computers. Three enabling factors were incorporation into routines, multimodal nudges, and ease of use. Maintenance-reinforcing factors were perceived usefulness of viewing symptom reports with the tool and understanding the value of sustained symptom tracking in general. CONCLUSION Challenges in ePRO reporting, particularly sustained patient engagement, remain. Nonetheless, freely available, scalable, disease-agnostic systems may pave the road toward inclusion of a more diverse range of health systems and patients in ePRO collection and use.
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- University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, United States
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Center for Advanced Cardiac Care, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, United States
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- Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States
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- University of Washington School of Nursing, Seattle, Washington, United States
- Clinical and Translational Science Center, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, New York, United States
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Snyder AM, Chen SC, Chren MM, Ferris LK, Edwards LD, Swerlick RA, Flint ND, Cizik AM, Hess R, Kean J, Secrest AM. Patient-Reported Outcome Measures and Their Clinical Applications in Dermatology. Am J Clin Dermatol 2023:10.1007/s40257-023-00758-8. [PMID: 36723756 PMCID: PMC9890442 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-023-00758-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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With more disease- and symptom-specific measures available and research pointing to increased usefulness, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can be routinely used in clinical care. PROMs increase efficiency in healthcare, improve the clinician-patient relationship, and increase patient satisfaction with their care. PROMs can be administered before, during, and after clinic visits using paper-and-pencil, mobile phones, tablets, and computers. Herein, we combine available literature with expert views to discuss overcoming barriers and helping dermatologists incorporate PROMs into routine patient-centered care. We believe dermatology patients will benefit from broader PROM implementation and routine clinical use. However, a few major barriers exist: (1) cost to implement the technology, (2) selecting the right PROMs for each disease, and (3) helping both patients and clinicians understand how PROMs add to and complement their current clinical experience. We provide recommendations to assist dermatologists when considering whether to implement PROMs in their practices.
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- Ashley M Snyder
- Department of Dermatology, University of Utah, 30 N 1900 East, 4A330, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, UT, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, UT, Salt Lake City, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, USA
- SyTrue, Inc., Stateline, NV, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Utah, 30 N 1900 East, 4A330, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, UT, Salt Lake City, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, UT, Salt Lake City, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Utah, 30 N 1900 East, 4A330, Salt Lake City, UT, 84132, USA.
- Department of Population Health Sciences, University of Utah, UT, Salt Lake City, USA.
- Department of Dermatology, Canterbury District Health Board, Health New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Griesser A, Bidmon S. A Process Related View on the Usage of Electronic Health Records from the Patients' Perspective: A Systematic Review. J Med Syst 2022; 47:2. [PMID: 36580132 PMCID: PMC9800349 DOI: 10.1007/s10916-022-01886-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in electronic health record (EHR) systems and various approaches of encouraging acceptance. Multiple methods of EHR acceptance have been proposed. However, a systematic review of patient's perspectives of their role and challenges in processing EHR remains lacking. Moreover, so far, there has been little discussion about barriers and facilitators of EHR system acceptance and usage from the patients' perspective. METHODS The study was reported according to the PRISMA statement. Six databases were systematically searched using keywords for articles from 2002-2020. We reviewed these data and used an inductive approach to analyse findings. RESULTS A total of 36 studies met the inclusion criteria. Our systematic literature review results reveal a wide range of barriers and facilitators assigned to four distinct stages of EHR system usage: awareness, adoption, behaviour and perception, and consequences. Results were described in a narrative synthesis of the included empirical studies. DISCUSSION Results underline the necessity to put a particular emphasis - but not exclusively - on the initial stage of awareness in the future. Further research in the field is therefore strongly recommended in order to develop tailored mediated communication to foster EHR system usage in the long run.
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- Anna Griesser
- Department of Marketing and International Management, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Universitätsstraße 65-67, 9020, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
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- Department of Marketing and International Management, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Universitätsstraße 65-67, 9020, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria.
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Keeney T, Lee MK, Basford JR, Cheville A. Association of Function, Symptoms, and Social Support Reported in Standardized Outpatient Clinic Questionnaires With Subsequent Hospital Discharge Disposition and 30-Day Readmissions. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2022; 103:2383-2390. [PMID: 35803330 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2022.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether patient-reported information, routinely collected in an outpatient setting, is associated with readmission within 30 days of discharge and/or the need for post-acute care after a subsequent hospital admission. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. Six domains of patient-reported information collected in the outpatient setting (psychological distress, respiratory symptoms, musculoskeletal pain, family support, mobility, and activities of daily living [ADLs]) were linked to electronic health record hospitalization data. Mixed effects logistic regression models with random intercepts were used to identify the association between the 6 domains and outcomes. SETTING Outpatient clinics and hospitals in a Midwestern health system. PARTICIPANTS 7671 patients who were hospitalized 11,445 times between May 2004 and May 2014 (N=7671). INTERVENTION None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES 30-day hospital readmission and discharge home vs facility. RESULTS Domains were significantly associated with 30-day readmission and placement in a facility. Specifically, mobility (odds ratio [OR]=1.30; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.16, 1.46), ADLs (OR=1.27; 95% CI, 1.13, 1.42), respiratory symptoms (OR=1.26; 95% CI, 1.12, 1.41), and psychological distress (OR=1.20; 95% CI, 1.07, 1.35) had the strongest associations with 30-day readmission. The ADL (OR=2.52; 95% CI, 2.26, 2.81), mobility (OR=2.35; 95% CI, 2.10, 2.63), family support (OR=2.28; 95% CI, 1.98, 2.62), and psychological distress (OR=1.38; 95% CI, 1.25, 1.52) domains had the strongest associations with discharge to an institution. CONCLUSIONS Patient-reported function, symptoms, and social support routinely collected in outpatient clinics are associated with future 30-day readmission and discharge to an institutional setting. Whether these data can be leveraged to guide interventions to address patient needs and improve outcomes requires further research.
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- Tamra Keeney
- Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Center for Aging and Serious Illness, Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Brown University, School of Public Health, Providence, RI.
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- Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN; Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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Newman-Griffis DR, Hurwitz MB, McKernan GP, Houtrow AJ, Dicianno BE. A roadmap to reduce information inequities in disability with digital health and natural language processing. PLOS DIGITAL HEALTH 2022; 1:e0000135. [PMID: 36812573 PMCID: PMC9931310 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pdig.0000135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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People with disabilities disproportionately experience negative health outcomes. Purposeful analysis of information on all aspects of the experience of disability across individuals and populations can guide interventions to reduce health inequities in care and outcomes. Such an analysis requires more holistic information on individual function, precursors and predictors, and environmental and personal factors than is systematically collected in current practice. We identify 3 key information barriers to more equitable information: (1) a lack of information on contextual factors that affect a person's experience of function; (2) underemphasis of the patient's voice, perspective, and goals in the electronic health record; and (3) a lack of standardized locations in the electronic health record to record observations of function and context. Through analysis of rehabilitation data, we have identified ways to mitigate these barriers through the development of digital health technologies to better capture and analyze information about the experience of function. We propose 3 directions for future research on using digital health technologies, particularly natural language processing (NLP), to facilitate capturing a more holistic picture of a patient's unique experience: (1) analyzing existing information on function in free text documentation; (2) developing new NLP-driven methods to collect information on contextual factors; and (3) collecting and analyzing patient-reported descriptions of personal perceptions and goals. Multidisciplinary collaboration between rehabilitation experts and data scientists to advance these research directions will yield practical technologies to help reduce inequities and improve care for all populations.
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- Denis R. Newman-Griffis
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Information School, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
- Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Smith JD, Merle JL, Webster KA, Cahue S, Penedo FJ, Garcia SF. Tracking dynamic changes in implementation strategies over time within a hybrid type 2 trial of an electronic patient-reported oncology symptom and needs monitoring program. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2022; 2:983217. [PMID: 36925901 PMCID: PMC10012686 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2022.983217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Background Longitudinal tracking of implementation strategies is critical in accurately reporting when and why they are used, for promoting rigor and reproducibility in implementation research, and could facilitate generalizable knowledge if similar methods are used across research projects. This article focuses on tracking dynamic changes in the use of implementation strategies over time within a hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial of an evidence-based electronic patient-reported oncology symptom assessment for cancer patient-reported outcomes in a single large healthcare system. Methods The Longitudinal Implementation Strategies Tracking System (LISTS), a timeline follow-back procedure for documenting strategy use and modifications, was applied to the multiyear study. The research team used observation, study records, and reports from implementers to complete LISTS in an electronic data entry system. Types of modifications and reasons were categorized. Determinants associated with each strategy were collected as a justification for strategy use and a potential explanation for strategy modifications. Results Thirty-four discrete implementation strategies were used and at least one strategy was used from each of the nine strategy categories from the Expert Recommendations for Implementing Change (ERIC) taxonomy. Most of the strategies were introduced, used, and continued or discontinued according to a prospective implementation plan. Relatedly, a small number of strategies were introduced, the majority unplanned, because of the changing healthcare landscape, or to address an emergent barrier. Despite changing implementation context, there were relatively few modifications to the way strategies were enacted, such as a change in the actor, action, or dose. Few differences were noted between the trial's three regional units under investigation. Conclusion This study occurred within the ambulatory oncology clinics of a large, academic medical center and was supported by the Quality team of the health system to ensure greater uptake, uniformity, and implementation within established practice change processes. The centralized nature of the implementation likely contributed to the relatively low proportion of modified strategies and the high degree of uniformity across regions. These results demonstrate the potential of LISTS in gathering the level of data needed to understand the impact of the many implementation strategies used to support adoption and delivery of a multilevel innovation. Clinical trial registration https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04014751, identifier: NCT04014751.
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- Justin D. Smith
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Departments of Psychology and Medicine, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, United States
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States
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Rodriguez HP, Kyalwazi MJ, Lewis VA, Rubio K, Shortell SM. Adoption of Patient-Reported Outcomes by Health Systems and Physician Practices in the USA. J Gen Intern Med 2022; 37:3885-3892. [PMID: 35484368 PMCID: PMC9640524 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-022-07631-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported outcome measures (PROs) can help clinicians adjust treatments and deliver patient-centered care, but organizational adoption of PROs remains low. OBJECTIVE This study examines the extent of PRO adoption among health systems and physician practices nationally and examines the organizational capabilities associated with more extensive PRO adoption. DESIGN Two nationally representative surveys were analyzed in parallel to assess health system and physician practice capabilities associated with adoption of PROs of disability, pain, and depression. PARTICIPANTS A total of 323 US health system and 2,190 physician practice respondents METHODS: Multivariable regression models separately estimated the association of health system and physician practice capabilities associated with system-level and practice-level adoption of PROs. MAIN MEASURES Health system and physician practice adoption of PROs for depression, pain, and disability. KEY RESULTS Pain (50.6%) and depression (43.8%) PROs were more commonly adopted by all hospitals and medical groups within health systems compared to disability PROs (26.5%). In adjusted analyses, systems with more advanced health IT functions were more likely to use disability (p<0.05) and depression (p<0.01) PROs than systems with less advanced health IT. Practice-level advanced health IT was positively associated with use of depression PRO (p<0.05), but not disability or pain PRO use. Practices with more chronic care management processes, broader medical and social risk screening, and more processes to support patient responsiveness were more likely to adopt each of the three PROs. Compared to independent physician practices, system-owned practices and community health centers were less likely to adopt PROs. CONCLUSIONS Chronic care management programs, routine screening, and patient-centered care initiatives can enable PRO adoption at the practice level. Developing these practice-level capabilities may improve PRO adoption more than solely expanding health IT functions.
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- Hector P Rodriguez
- Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA.
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- Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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- Division of Health Policy and Management, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA
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Cichowski S, Grzybowska ME, Halder GE, Jansen S, Gold D, Espuña M, Jha S, Al-Badr A, Abdelrahman A, Rogers RG. International Urogynecology Consultation: Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROs) use in the evaluation of patients with pelvic organ prolapse. Int Urogynecol J 2022; 33:2603-2631. [PMID: 35980442 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-022-05315-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/22/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Patient-reported outcome measure instruments include patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and patient-reported goals (PRGs), which allow practitioners to measure symptoms and determine outcomes of treatment that matter to patients. METHODS This is a structured review completed by the International Urogynecology Consultation (IUC), sponsored by the International Urogynecological Association (IUGA). The aim of this working group was to evaluate and synthesize the existing evidence for PROs and PRGs in the initial clinical work-up/evaluation and research arena for patients with pelvic organ prolapse (POP). RESULTS The initial search generated 3589 non-duplicated studies. After abstract review by 4 authors, 211 full texts were assessed for eligibility by 2 writing group members, and 199 studies were reviewed in detail. Any disagreements on abstract or full-text articles were resolved by a third reviewer or during video meetings as a group. The list of POP PROs and information on PRGs was developed from these articles. Tables were generated to describe the validation of each PRO and to provide currently available, validated translations. CONCLUSIONS All patients presenting for POP should be evaluated for vaginal, bladder, bowel and sexual symptoms including their goals for symptom treatment. This screening can be facilitated by a validated PRO; however, most PROs provide more information than needed to provide clinical care and were designed for research purposes.
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- Department of Gynecology, Gynecological Oncology and Gynecological Endocrinology Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
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- Department of Gynecology, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS trust, Sheffield, UK
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Harrison NJ, Lopez AA, Shroder MM, Bachmann JM, Burnell E, Hopkins MB, Geiger TM, Hawkins AT. Collection and Utilization of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in a Colorectal Surgery Clinic. J Surg Res 2022; 280:515-525. [PMID: 36081311 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2022.07.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The routine collection of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) promises to improve patient care. However, in colorectal surgery, PROMs are uncommonly collected outside of clinical research studies and rarely used in clinical care. We designed and implemented a quality improvement project with the goals of routinely collecting PROMs and increasing the frequency that PROMs are utilized by colorectal surgeons in clinical practice. METHODS This mixed-methods, quality improvement project was conducted in the colorectal surgery clinic of a tertiary academic medical center. Patients were administered up to five PROMs before each appointment. PROM completion rates were measured. Additionally, we performed two educational interventions to increase utilization of our electronic health record's PROM dashboard by colorectal surgeons. Utilization rates and attitudes toward the PROM dashboard were measured. RESULTS Overall, patients completed 3600 of 3977 (90.9%) administered PROMs during the study period. At baseline, colorectal surgeons reviewed 6.7% of completed PROMs. After two educational interventions, this increased to 39.3% (P = 0.004). Colorectal surgeons also felt that the PROM dashboard was easier to use. Barriers to greater PROM dashboard utilization included poor user interface/user experience and a perceived lack of knowledge, time, and relevance. CONCLUSIONS The collection of PROMs in colorectal surgery clinics is feasible and can result in high PROM completion rates. Educational interventions can improve the utilization of PROMs by colorectal surgeons in clinical practice. Our experience collecting PROMs through this quality improvement initiative can serve as a template for other colorectal surgery clinics interested in collecting and utilizing data from PROMs.
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- Noah J Harrison
- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of General Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Medicine Service, Veterans Affairs Tennessee Valley Healthcare System; Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Population Health, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of General Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of General Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of General Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Section of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Nashville, Tennessee.
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Eriksen J, Bygholm A, Bertelsen P. The association between patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and patient participation in chronic care: A scoping review. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2022; 105:1852-1864. [PMID: 35090802 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/20/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are increasingly applied in chronic care due to their many functionalities and synergies with current healthcare policies. The participatory potential of PROs is especially emphasised in the Danish context. This review scrutinises the association between PRO and patient participation in chronic care. METHODS This scoping review adheres to PRISMA-ScR guidelines, and the synthesis is based on narrative and thematic analyses. RESULTS Eighty-four articles were deemed eligible. The association between PRO and patient participation regards seven themes: PRO development, response rates and patient burden, patient empowerment and self-management, display and quality of data, patient-clinician communication, shared decision-making, and organisational and attitudinal aspects. Lack of knowledge, actor attitudes, organisational setup, and technological infrastructure act as the main barriers. CONCLUSION The connection between PROs and patient participation is dialectic and unfolds in three phases-before, during, and after patient-clinician consultation. Knowledge regarding the last phase is particularly scarce. Henceforth, studies should address how to include a broader segment of patients, PROs participatory effects over time and PROs impact on patients' everyday lives. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS The review provides knowledge concerning the association between PROs and patient participation to enhance future chronic care, research, and discussions in the area.
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- Jeppe Eriksen
- Department of Planning, Techno-Anthropology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Department of Communication and Psychology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
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- Department of Planning, Techno-Anthropology, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark.
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Penedo FJ, Medina HN, Moreno PI, Sookdeo V, Natori A, Boland C, Schlumbrecht MP, Calfa C, MacIntyre J, Crane TE, Garcia SF. Implementation and Feasibility of an Electronic Health Record-Integrated Patient-Reported Outcomes Symptom and Needs Monitoring Pilot in Ambulatory Oncology. JCO Oncol Pract 2022; 18:e1100-e1113. [PMID: 35290096 PMCID: PMC9287298 DOI: 10.1200/op.21.00706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Describe the feasibility and implementation of an electronic health record (EHR)-integrated symptom and needs screening and referral system in a diverse racial/ethnic patient population in ambulatory oncology. METHODS Data were collected from an ambulatory oncology clinic at the University of Miami Health System from October 2019 to January 2021. Guided by a Patient Advisory Board and the Exploration, Preparation, Implementation, and Sustainment model, My Wellness Check was developed to assess physical and psychologic symptoms and needs of ambulatory oncology patients before appointments to triage them to supportive services when elevated symptoms (eg, depression), barriers to care (eg, transportation and childcare), and nutritional needs were identified. Patients were assigned assessments at each appointment no more than once in a 30-day period starting at the second visit. Assessments were available in English and Spanish to serve the needs of the predominantly Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino population. RESULTS From 1,232 assigned assessments, more than half (n = 739 assessments; 60.0%) were initiated by 506 unique patients. A total of 65.4% of English and 49.9% of Spanish assessments were initiated. Among all initiated assessments, the majority (85.1%) were completed at home via the patient portal. The most common endorsed items were nutritional needs (32.9%), followed by emotional symptoms (ie, depression and anxiety; 27.8%), practical needs (eg, financial concerns; 21.7%), and physical symptoms (17.6%). Across the physical symptom, social work, and nutrition-related alerts, 77.1%, 99.7%, and 78.8%, were addressed, respectively, by the corresponding oncology health professional, social work team member, or nutritionist. CONCLUSION The results demonstrate encouraging feasibility and initial acceptability of implementing an EHR-integrated symptom and needs screening and referral system among diverse oncology patients. To our knowledge, this is the first EHR-integrated symptom and needs screening system implemented in routine oncology care for Spanish-speaking Hispanics/Latinos.
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- Frank J. Penedo
- Departments of Psychology and Medicine and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
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- Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Medicine, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL
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- Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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van den Hurk CJG, Mols F, Eicher M, Chan RJ, Becker A, Geleijnse G, Walraven I, Coolbrandt A, Lustberg M, Velikova G, Charalambous A, Koczwara B, Howell D, Basch EM, van de Poll-Franse LV. A Narrative Review on the Collection and Use of Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes in Cancer Survivorship Care with Emphasis on Symptom Monitoring. Curr Oncol 2022; 29:4370-4385. [PMID: 35735458 PMCID: PMC9222072 DOI: 10.3390/curroncol29060349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 05/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) applications promise great added value for improving symptom management and health-related quality of life. The aim of this narrative review is to describe the collection and use of ePROs for cancer survivorship care, with an emphasis on ePRO-symptom monitoring. It offers many different perspectives from research settings, while current implementation in routine care is ongoing. ePRO collection optimizes survivorship care by providing insight into the patients' well-being and prioritizing their unmet needs during the whole trajectory from diagnosis to end-of-life. ePRO-symptom monitoring can contribute to timely health risk detection and subsequently allow earlier intervention. Detection is optimized by automatically generated alerts that vary from simple to complex and multilayered. Using ePRO-symptoms during in-hospital consultation enhances the patients' conversation with the health care provider before making informed decisions about treatments, other interventions, or self-management. ePRO(-symptoms) entail specific implementation issues and complementary ethics considerations. The latter is due to privacy concerns, digital divide, and scarcity of adequately representative data for particular groups of patients.
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- Corina J. G. van den Hurk
- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (F.M.); (G.G.); (L.V.v.d.P.-F.)
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (F.M.); (G.G.); (L.V.v.d.P.-F.)
- CoRPS—Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Higher Education and Research in Health Care (IUFRS), Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne and Lausanne University Hospital, CH-1010 Lausanne, Switzerland;
- Department of Oncology, Lausanne University Hospital, CH-1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
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- Amsterdam UMC, Department of Pulmonary Diseases, Cancer Center Amsterdam, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (F.M.); (G.G.); (L.V.v.d.P.-F.)
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- Radboudumc, Department for Health Evidence, 6525 GA Nijmegen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Oncology Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, 3000 Leuven, Belgium;
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Center for Nursing and Midwifery, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Breast Medical Oncology, Yale Cancer Center, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520, USA;
- Breast Center at Smilow Cancer Hospital, New Haven, CT 06519, USA
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- Leeds Institute of Medical Research at St James’s, University of Leeds and Leeds Cancer Centre, St James’s University Hospital, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK;
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- Nursing Department, Cyprus University of Technology, Limassol 3036, Cyprus;
- Department of Nursing Science, University of Turku, 00074 CGI Turku, Finland
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- Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
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- Princess Margaret Cancer Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada;
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- Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA;
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- Department of Research and Development, Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization (IKNL), 3511 DT Utrecht, The Netherlands; (F.M.); (G.G.); (L.V.v.d.P.-F.)
- CoRPS—Center of Research on Psychological Disorders and Somatic Diseases, Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, 5037 AB Tilburg, The Netherlands
- Department of Psychosocial Research, Division of Psychosocial Research & Epidemiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, 1066 CX Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Beidelschies M, Cella D, Katzan I, D’Adamo CR. Patient-Reported Outcomes and the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System of Functional Medicine Care and Research. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2022; 33:679-697. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Quality of Life and Social Functioning of Patients After Cardiosurgical Interventions. Fam Med 2022. [DOI: 10.30841/2307-5112.1-2.2022.260507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The objective: to study the quality of life (QOL) and social functioning of patients who underwent cardiosurgery intervention (CSI) with the use of artificial circulation (AR) in the postoperative period, to determine and improve the system for further medical, psychological and social rehabilitation.
Materials and methods. 700 patients who underwent CSI with the use of AR were treated at the Heart Institute of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. 86 patients had cerebral infarction (CI), 217 patients with signs of postoperative encephalopathy, and 504 patients with signs of cognitive dysfunction. The level of QOL and social functioning in patients with this pathology was analyzed.
Statistical analysis of differences in the quantitative values of indicators was performed using the nonparametric Mann-Whitney test.
Results. It was found that patients after CSI had generally low levels of QOL in all fields, namely in the indicators of psychological (emotional) well-being, general perception of life, ability to work, physical well-being, personal realization, selfcare and independence; interpersonal interaction.
The presence of ischemic and neurological complications in patients after CSI significantly reduces the QOL indicators in all areas, with differences in the quantitative values of such patients statistically significant (p<0,01) compared to the groups of patients without such complications.
The most significant deterioration of QOL is found in patients with cerebral infarction in the postoperative period, slightly less significant – in patients with signs of postoperative encephalopathy, and the smallest changes – in patients with signs of cognitive dysfunction.
Conclusions. The main task of modern cardiac surgery is not only to save the patient from death, but also to improve the quality of life (QOL). At the same time, patients after cardiac surgery are at risk of developing ischemic, neurological complications that significantly reduce QOL in all areas of life. That is why it is necessary to take into account the findings of the study in the development of treatment and rehabilitation programs and preventive measures for such patients.
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Langley J, Jelicic N, Hill TG, Kervin E, Pesut B, Duggleby W, Warner G. Intersectoral communication amongst healthcare providers regarding care plans: a scoping review. Palliat Care Soc Pract 2022; 16:26323524221092457. [PMID: 35493960 PMCID: PMC9039456 DOI: 10.1177/26323524221092457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Palliative care has become an increasingly important public health issue due to the rising acceptance of implementing a health promoting palliative care approach. To explore communication pathways that would facilitate implementation of this approach, we conducted a scoping review examining communication and enactment of care plans for older adults with life-limiting illnesses across health, social and community sectors. We used a scoping review methodology to map the current literature on communication plans between primary care and other sectors (community, health, and social). Five databases were searched MEDLINE (ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), EMBASE (Elsevier), PsychInfo (EBSCO), and Scopus. The database search identified 5,289 records, after screening and hand-searching a total of 28 articles were extracted. Three major themes were determined through the records: (1) the importance of professional relationships across sectors, (2) the importance of community navigators in sharing the care plan, and (3) and creating comprehensive and multidisciplinary care plans. Findings suggested that enacting quality care plans is important to healthcare providers; the use of an electronic health records system can be useful in ensuring that all healthcare and community systems are in place to aid patients for better community-based care. Community navigators were also key to ensure that plans are communicated properly and efficiently. Further research is needed to determine how having a clear and properly implemented communication system for a healthcare system could facilitate community sector involvement in implementing care plans.
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- Jodi Langley
- Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Healthy Populations Institute, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- School of Nursing, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- School of Occupational Therapy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Smith KL, Verma N, Blackford AL, Lehman J, Westbrook K, Lim D, Fetting J, Wolff AC, Jelovac D, Miller RS, Connolly R, Armstrong DK, Nunes R, Visvanathan K, Riley C, Papathakis K, Zafman N, Sheng JY, Snyder C, Stearns V. Association of treatment-emergent symptoms identified by patient-reported outcomes with adjuvant endocrine therapy discontinuation. NPJ Breast Cancer 2022; 8:53. [PMID: 35449210 PMCID: PMC9023490 DOI: 10.1038/s41523-022-00414-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Many patients discontinue endocrine therapy for breast cancer due to intolerance. Identification of patients at risk for discontinuation is challenging. The minimal important difference (MID) is the smallest change in a score on a patient-reported outcome (PRO) that is clinically significant. We evaluated the association between treatment-emergent symptoms detected by worsening PRO scores in units equal to the MID with discontinuation. We enrolled females with stage 0-III breast cancer initiating endocrine therapy in a prospective cohort. Participants completed PROs at baseline, 3, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months. Measures included PROMIS pain interference, fatigue, depression, anxiety, physical function, and sleep disturbance; Endocrine Subscale of the FACT-ES; and MOS-Sexual Problems (MOS-SP). We evaluated associations between continuous PRO scores in units corresponding to MIDs (PROMIS: 4-points; FACT-ES: 5-points; MOS-SP: 8-points) with time to endocrine therapy discontinuation using Cox proportional hazards models. Among 321 participants, 140 (43.6%) initiated tamoxifen and 181 (56.4%) initiated aromatase inhibitor (AI). The cumulative probability of discontinuation was 23% (95% CI 18-27%) at 48 months. For every 5- and 4-point worsening in endocrine symptoms and sleep disturbance respectively, participants were 13 and 14% more likely to discontinue endocrine therapy respectively (endocrine symptoms HR 1.13, 95% CI 1.02-1.25, p = 0.02; sleep disturbance HR 1.14, 95% CI 1.01-1.29, p = 0.03). AI treatment was associated with greater likelihood of discontinuation than tamoxifen. Treatment-emergent endocrine symptoms and sleep disturbance are associated with endocrine therapy discontinuation. Monitoring for worsening scores meeting or exceeding the MID on PROs may identify patients at risk for discontinuation.
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- Karen Lisa Smith
- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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- Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Duke Cancer Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- CancerLinQ, American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Cancer Research @UCC, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Division of Cancer Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Women's Malignancies Program, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Saur NM, Davis BR, Montroni I, Shahrokni A, Rostoft S, Russell MM, Mohile SG, Suwanabol PA, Lightner AL, Poylin V, Paquette IM, Feingold DL. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Evaluation and Management of Frailty Among Older Adults Undergoing Colorectal Surgery. Dis Colon Rectum 2022; 65:473-488. [PMID: 35001046 DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Nicole M Saur
- Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Department of Surgery, Ospedale per gli Infermi, Faenza, Italy
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- Department of Medicine/Geriatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
- Department of Surgery, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, Los Angeles, California
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- James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Center for Healthcare Outcomes and Policy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Oncologic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Section of Colorectal Surgery, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Tang H, Besson A, Deftereos I, Mahon B, Cho J, Faragher I, Gough K, Yeung J. The health-related quality of life changes following surgery in patients with colorectal cancer: a longitudinal study. ANZ J Surg 2022; 92:1461-1465. [PMID: 35302705 DOI: 10.1111/ans.17602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer (CRC) is commonly treated with surgery and its success is frequently defined by cure rates. Impact on other aspects of health and wellbeing are less frequently considered in clinical practice. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) provide a useful means of assessing such impacts. This study examines changes in health-related quality of life (HRQoL) after surgical resection using PROMs. METHODS A prospective, longitudinal study was undertaken in 49 adults receiving curative surgery for CRC. Participants completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Colorectal (FACT-C) before surgery, and at 2 to 4 weeks, 3 and 6 months post-surgery. Linear mixed models were used to analyse FACT-C wellbeing and subscale scores. RESULTS Patients reported a clinically important deterioration in functional and physical wellbeing 2 to 4 weeks post-surgery (both P < 0.05); differences at 6 months after surgery were trivial. Conversely, patients reported clinically important improvement in emotional wellbeing at 2 to 4 weeks post-surgery; this improvement was sustained at 3 and 6 months post-surgery (all P < 0.05). For social wellbeing and colorectal cancer-specific concerns, changes from before surgery at follow-up assessments were not statistically significant (all P > 0.05). CONCLUSION While physical aspects of HRQoL are affected in the short term by CRC surgery, clinically significant improvement in emotional wellbeing are reported early (2 to 4 weeks post-surgery). Future research may help identify patients who are at greater risk of surgical impacts on health and wellbeing.
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- Howard Tang
- Department of Surgery, Western Precinct, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Precinct, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Precinct, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Precinct, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Footscray Hospital, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Footscray Hospital, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Health Services Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Services, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Footscray Hospital, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia.,Western Chronic Disease Alliance, Western Health, Melbourne, Australia
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Davis S, Antonio M, Smith M, Burgener P, Lavallee DC, Price M, Fletcher SC, Lau F. Paving the Way for Electronic Patient-Centered Measurement in Team-Based Primary Care: Integrated Knowledge Translation Approach. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e33584. [PMID: 35302508 PMCID: PMC8976252 DOI: 10.2196/33584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Patient-centered measurement (PCM) aims to improve the overall quality of care through the collection and sharing of patient values, outcomes, and perspectives. However, the use of PCM in care team decisions remains limited. Integrated knowledge translation (IKT) offers a collaborative, adaptive approach to explore best practices for incorporating PCM into primary care practices by involving knowledge users, including patients and providers, in the exploratory process. Objective This study aims to test the feasibility of using patient-generated data in team-based care; describe the use of these data for team-based mental health care; and summarize patient and provider care experiences with PCM. Methods We conducted a multi-method exploratory study in a rural team-based primary care clinic using IKT to co-design, implement, and evaluate the use of PCM in team-based mental health care. Care pathways, workflows, and quality improvement activities were adjusted iteratively to improve integration efforts. Patient and provider experiences were evaluated using individual interviews relating to the use of PCM and patient portals in practice. All meeting notes, interview summaries, and emails were analyzed to create a narrative evaluation. Results During co-design, a care workflow was developed to incorporate electronically collected patient-generated data from the patient portal into the electronic medical record, and customized educational tools and resources were added. During implementation, care pathways and patient workflows for PCM were developed. Patients found portal use easy, educational, and validating, but data entries were not used during care visits. Providers saw the portal as extra work, and the lack of portal and electronic medical record integration was a major barrier. The IKT approach was invaluable for addressing workflow changes and understanding the ongoing barriers to PCM use and quality improvement. Conclusions Although the culture toward using PCM is changing, the use of PCM during care has not been successful. Patients felt validated and supported through portal use and could be empowered to bring these data to their visits. Training, modeling, and adaptable PCM methods are required before PCM can be integrated into routine care.
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- Selena Davis
- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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- School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI, United States.,Patient Advisory Committee, Kootenay Boundary Collaborative Services Committee, Castlegar, BC, Canada
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- Patient Voices Network, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Innovation and Support Unit, Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Innovation and Support Unit, Department of Family Practice, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Health Information Science, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Validation of the PROMIS-29v2 Health-Related Quality-of-Life Questionnaire in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease Participating in Remote Cardiac Rehabilitation. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2022; 42:246-251. [PMID: 35135960 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to validate the 29-item Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System version 2.0 (PROMIS-29v2) health-related quality-of-life (HRQL) questionnaire for use in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) participating in remotely delivered cardiac rehabilitation (CR). METHODS Patients commencing remote CR across four sites in New South Wales, Australia, answered the PROMIS-29v2 and 12-item Short Form Health Survey version 2.0 (SF-12v2) questionnaires at CR entry and completion (6 wk). The data were analyzed for validity, reliability, and responsiveness to change. RESULTS Patients (N = 89) had a mean age of 66.9 ± 9.3 yr; 83% were male and were referred to CR for elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (42%), myocardial infarction (36%), and coronary artery bypass grafting (22%). Internal consistency reliability was adequate, with the Cronbach α ranging from 0.78-0.98. Convergent validity between the PROMIS-29v2 and SF-12v2 summary scores showed significantly strong correlations for physical (r = 0.62) and moderate for mental (r = 0.36) health. Discriminant validity was confirmed for sex (women reported lower physical and mental health) and referral diagnosis (patients who had elective PCI reported better physical health). Effect size (ES) comparisons confirmed responsiveness to change from CR entry to completion in physical health (ES = 0.51) and demonstrated evidence of more responsiveness than SF-12v2 for mental health (ES = 0.70). CONCLUSION The PROMIS-29v2 is reliable, valid, and responsive to changes in patients with CHD attending remotely delivered CR and allows for baseline HRQL assessment, between-diagnosis comparisons, and evaluation of changes over time.
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Friedman DR, Patil V, Li C, Rassmussen KM, Burningham Z, Hamilton-Hill S, Kelley MJ, Halwani AS. Integration of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in the Electronic Health Record: The Veterans Affairs Experience. JCO Clin Cancer Inform 2022; 6:e2100086. [PMID: 35290072 PMCID: PMC8932492 DOI: 10.1200/cci.21.00086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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PURPOSE There are growing efforts to integrate patient-reported outcome (PRO) data into electronic health records (EHRs) to bring together disparate sources of patient information and improve medical care. PRO measures can be used to assess cancer symptom presence and severity. Integrating PRO tools in EHRs can alert providers to address symptoms, which is an essential component of comprehensive oncology care. METHODS We modified a PRO used to measure cancer and end-of-life symptoms, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System to create the Veteran Symptom Assessment System (VSAS). VSAS was implemented as an integrated PRO as part of the Veterans Administration EHR system and was used at hematology-oncology clinics in Veteran Administration (VA) medical centers in the Southeast. RESULTS From 2013 to 2014, VSAS was introduced, underwent usability testing and modifications, and was finally implemented in the EHR. Between 2015 and 2019, VSAS was administered 43,883 times in 9,058 patients. Eighty-nine percent of Veterans were male, 11% were female, 52% identified as non-Hispanic White, and 43% identified as African American. Fatigue, shortness of breath with exertion, and pain were most frequently reported initially (68%, 48%, and 45%, respectively) and were most frequently rated as severe (27%, 16%, and 17%, respectively). In patients diagnosed with stage IV cancer, higher symptom burden was significantly associated with shorter overall survival. The majority of Veterans with longitudinal measurements experienced improvement in symptoms, most frequently in severe symptoms. CONCLUSION To our knowledge, this is the first large-scale implementation of a PRO system, integrated in the VA EHR, in ambulatory patients with cancer and blood disorders. The integration of VSAS within the VA EHR is a significant demonstration and a necessary requirement for current and future systemic initiatives in cancer symptom management.
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- Daphne R Friedman
- Division of Medical Oncology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC.,Durham Veterans Administration Health Care System, Durham, NC
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- George E. Wahlen Veterans Health Administration, Salt Lake City, UT.,Division of Epidemiology, VERITAS, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- George E. Wahlen Veterans Health Administration, Salt Lake City, UT.,Division of Epidemiology, VERITAS, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- George E. Wahlen Veterans Health Administration, Salt Lake City, UT.,Division of Epidemiology, VERITAS, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- George E. Wahlen Veterans Health Administration, Salt Lake City, UT.,Division of Epidemiology, VERITAS, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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- National Oncology Program Office, Department of Veterans Administration, Durham, NC
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC.,Durham Veterans Administration Health Care System, Durham, NC.,National Oncology Program Office, Department of Veterans Administration, Durham, NC
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- George E. Wahlen Veterans Health Administration, Salt Lake City, UT.,Division of Epidemiology, VERITAS, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.,Division of Hematology and Hematologic Malignancies, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City, UT
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Fenwick EK, Roldan AM, Halawa OA, Meshkin RS, Zebardast N, Popov V, Lis P, Friedman DS, Lamoureux EL. Implementation of an Online Glaucoma-Specific Quality of Life Computerized Adaptive Test System in a US Glaucoma Hospital. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2022; 11:24. [PMID: 35171226 PMCID: PMC8857615 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.11.2.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Purpose The feasibility of implementing a computerized adaptive test (CAT) system in routine clinical care in ophthalmology has not been assessed. We evaluated the implementation of a glaucoma-specific CAT (GlauCAT) in outpatients at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute. Methods In this implementation study (July 2020–April 2021), 216 adults (mean ± SD age 64.8 ± 15.3 years; 56.0% women) completed six adaptive GlauCAT quality of life (QOL) tests on an internet-enabled tablet at the clinic. A real-time printable report summarizing domain scores was shared with physicians prior to consultation. The implementation was evaluated using Proctor's outcomes: acceptability (patient satisfaction); appropriateness (independent complete rate [%]); feasibility (acceptance rate [%]; completion time); and fidelity (percentage of patients discussing GlauCAT results with their physician). Physician barriers/facilitators were explored using open-ended questions. Results Patients’ mean ± SD satisfaction score was 3.5 ± 0.5 of 4, with >95% of patients willing to recommend it to others. Of the 216 (89.2%) patients accepting to participate, 173 (80%) completed GlauCAT independently. Patients took 8 minutes and 5 seconds (median) to complete all 6 GlauCAT tests. Almost two-thirds (n = 136/216) of the patients reported discussing their GlauCAT results with their doctor. Physicians described the GlauCAT summary report as helpful and user-friendly, although lack of time and uncertainty about how to action information were reported. Conclusions Pilot implementation of six GlauCAT QOL tests in glaucoma outpatient clinics was feasible and acceptable. Integration of GlauCAT with electronic medical records (EMRs) and evaluation of long-term implementation outcomes are needed. Translational Relevance GlauCAT's multiple outcomes and low test-taking burden makes it attractive for measuring glaucoma-specific QOL in routine clinical care.
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- Eva K Fenwick
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.,Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, MA, USA
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore.,Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.,Department of Surgery and Medicine, University of Melbourne, Australia
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Stetson PD, McCleary NJ, Osterman T, Ramchandran K, Tevaarwerk A, Wong T, Sugalski JM, Akerley W, Mercurio A, Zachariah FJ, Yamzon J, Stillman RC, Gabriel PE, Heinrichs T, Kerrigan K, Patel SB, Gilbert SM, Weiss E. Adoption of Patient-Generated Health Data in Oncology: A Report From the NCCN EHR Oncology Advisory Group. J Natl Compr Canc Netw 2022; 20:jnccn21244. [PMID: 35042190 PMCID: PMC10961646 DOI: 10.6004/jnccn.2021.7088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Collecting, monitoring, and responding to patient-generated health data (PGHD) are associated with improved quality of life and patient satisfaction, and possibly with improved patient survival in oncology. However, the current state of adoption, types of PGHD collected, and degree of integration into electronic health records (EHRs) is unknown. METHODS The NCCN EHR Oncology Advisory Group formed a Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) Workgroup to perform an assessment and provide recommendations for cancer centers, researchers, and EHR vendors to advance the collection and use of PGHD in oncology. The issues were evaluated via a survey of NCCN Member Institutions. Questions were designed to assess the current state of PGHD collection, including how, what, and where PGHD are collected. Additionally, detailed questions about governance and data integration into EHRs were asked. RESULTS Of 28 Member Institutions surveyed, 23 responded. The collection and use of PGHD is widespread among NCCN Members Institutions (96%). Most centers (90%) embed at least some PGHD into the EHR, although challenges remain, as evidenced by 88% of respondents reporting the use of instruments not integrated. Forty-seven percent of respondents are leveraging PGHD for process automation and adherence to best evidence. Content type and integration touchpoints vary among the members, as well as governance maturity. CONCLUSIONS The reported variability regarding PGHD suggests that it may not yet have reached its full potential for oncology care delivery. As the adoption of PGHD in oncology continues to expand, opportunities exist to enhance their utility. Among the recommendations for cancer centers is establishment of a governance process that includes patients. Researchers should consider determining which PGHD instruments confer the highest value. It is recommended that EHR vendors collaborate with cancer centers to develop solutions for the collection, interpretation, visualization, and use of PGHD.
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- 5University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, Madison, Wisconsin
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- 6Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Seattle, Washington
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- 8Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- 10The Ohio State University, James Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio
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- 11Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 7National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
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- 8Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- 8Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
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- 1Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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