Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to personalise follow-up care of ovarian cancer: what do patients think? A qualitative interview study.
Support Care Cancer
; 32(4): 247, 2024 Mar 26.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to explore ovarian cancer patients' preferences regarding follow-up care and, in particular, the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) as an approach to personalise follow-up care.METHODS:
Between May and June 2021, semi-structured interviews were conducted with ovarian cancer patients, who had finished their primary treatment at least 6 months prior and were receiving follow-up care at our centre. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using an inductive thematic approach. A thematic flow chart was created describing interacting themes.RESULTS:
Seventeen patients were interviewed, of which 11 were familiar with PROMs. Two key themes emerged from the data the need for reassurance and the wish for personalised care. A follow-up scheme using PROMs was identified as a separate theme with the potential to personalise care. Several barriers and facilitators of PROMs were mentioned.CONCLUSIONS:
Ovarian cancer patients have a desire for personalised follow-up care and seek reassurance. PROMs may be able to support both of these needs. Future research is needed to determine the most effective, patient-centred way to implement them. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS By understanding what patients' preferences are regarding follow-up care, more initiatives can be set up to personalise follow-up care, through which patient anxiety and dissatisfaction can be reduced.Palavras-chave
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Ovarianas
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Assistência ao Convalescente
Limite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Support Care Cancer
Assunto da revista:
NEOPLASIAS
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda