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Holch P, Pini S, Henry AM, Davidson S, Routledge J, Brown J, Absolom K, Gilbert A, Franks K, Hulme C, Morris C, Velikova G. eRAPID electronic patient self-Reporting of Adverse-events: Patient Information and aDvice: a pilot study protocol in pelvic radiotherapy. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2018; 4:110. [PMID: 29992040 PMCID: PMC5987546 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-018-0304-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Background An estimated 17,000 patients are treated annually in the UK with radical radiotherapy (RT) for pelvic cancer. New treatment approaches in RT have increased survivorship and changed the subjective toxicity profile for patients who experience acute and long-term pelvic-related adverse events (AE). Multi-disciplinary follow-up creates difficulty for monitoring and responding to these events during treatment and beyond. Originally developed for use in systemic oncology therapy eRAPID (electronic patient self-Reporting of Adverse-events: Patient Information and aDvice) is an online system for patients to report AEs from home. eRAPID enables patient data to be integrated into the electronic patient records for use in clinical practice, provides patient management advice for mild and moderate AE and advice to contact the hospital for severe AE. The system has now been developed for pelvic RT patients, and we aim to test the intervention in a pilot study with staff and patients to inform a future randomised controlled trial (RCT). Methods Eligible patients are those attending St James’s University hospital cancer centre and The Christie Hospital Manchester undergoing pelvic radiotherapy+/−chemotherapy/hormonotherapy for prostate, lower gastrointestinal and gynaecological cancers. A prospective 1:1 randomised (intervention or usual care) parallel group design with repeated measures and mixed methods will be employed. We aim to recruit 168 patients following recommendations for sample size estimates for pilot studies. Participants using eRAPID will report AE (at least weekly) from home weekly for 6 weeks and 6 weeks post-treatment (12-week total) then at 18 and 24 weeks. Hospital staff will review eRAPID reports and use information during consultations. Notifications will be sent to the relevant clinical team when severe symptoms are reported. We will measure patient-reported outcomes using validated questionnaires (Functional Assessment in Cancer Therapy Scale-General (FACT-G), European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life questionnaire (EORTC-QLQ-C30), process of care impact (hospital records of patient contacts and admissions) and economic variables (EQ5D-5L, patient use of resources)). Staff and patient experiences will be explored via semi-structured interviews. Discussion The objectives are to establish feasibility, recruitment, integrity of the system and attrition rates, determine effect sizes and aid selection of the primary outcome measure for a future RCT. We will also refine the intervention by exploring staff and patient views. The overall goal of this complex intervention is to improve the safe delivery of cancer treatments, enhance patient care and standardise documentation of AE within the clinical datasets. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02747264. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s40814-018-0304-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Affiliation(s)
- Patricia Holch
- 1Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Leeds Beckett University, Calverley Building, Room CL 815 City Campus, Leeds, LS1 9HE UK.,Section of Patient-Centred Outcomes Research, Patient Reported Outcomes Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology, University of Leeds, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK
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- Section of Patient-Centred Outcomes Research, Patient Reported Outcomes Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology, University of Leeds, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK
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- Section of Patient-Centred Outcomes Research, Patient Reported Outcomes Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology, University of Leeds, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK.,3Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust, St James's Institute of Oncology, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK
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- 4The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, 550 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 4BX UK
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- 4The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, 550 Wilmslow Rd, Manchester, M20 4BX UK
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- 5Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9NL UK
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- Section of Patient-Centred Outcomes Research, Patient Reported Outcomes Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology, University of Leeds, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK
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- Section of Patient-Centred Outcomes Research, Patient Reported Outcomes Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology, University of Leeds, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK.,3Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust, St James's Institute of Oncology, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK
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- 3Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust, St James's Institute of Oncology, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK
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- 6Academic Unit of Health Economics, Leeds Institute of Health Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9NL UK
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- Patient Reported Outcomes Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology, University of Leeds, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK.,8National Cancer Research Institute Consumer forum, Angel Building, 407 St John Street, London, EC1V 4AD UK
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- Section of Patient-Centred Outcomes Research, Patient Reported Outcomes Group, Leeds Institute of Cancer Studies and Pathology, University of Leeds, Bexley Wing, St James's Hospital, Beckett street, Leeds, LS9 7TF UK
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Assessing the information and support needs of radical prostate cancer patients and acceptability of a group-based treatment review: a questionnaire and qualitative interview study. JOURNAL OF RADIOTHERAPY IN PRACTICE 2018. [DOI: 10.1017/s1460396917000644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AbstractAimsCurrent literature suggests the information and support needs of oncology patients undergoing radical radiotherapy to the prostate often remain unmet and can impact quality of life. We aimed to explore the effectiveness of delivery and opportunities for service improvement, including a group-based treatment review.MethodsA total of 60 prostate patients completing radical radiotherapy (mean age 70, range 47–79) in a UK cancer-centre completed a self-designed questionnaire assessing information and support. To explore views on a group-based treatment review, 11% took part in a semi-structured interview. Descriptive data were computed and interviews transcribed and analysed thematically.ResultsIn all, 87% were satisfied with information and support when delivered by radiographers. However, 26% were only ‘sometimes’ able to complete bladder-filling, suggesting information regarding treatment delays would improve this. In total, 49% preferred both Doctor and Urology nurse reviews whereas 26% preferred nurse only; 70% stated their ‘concerns were always addressed’ by a nurse and 49% by a Doctor. Interviews revealed that a group review was generally acceptable with peer support an influencing factor.FindingsOverall patients felt their needs were being met. Suggestions for improvement (more information on preparation, side effects and delays) will be implemented locally. Future work will explore the feasibility of group reviews in patients undergoing radical radiotherapy to the prostate.
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