Improving practice in a head and neck oncology clinic using the PRO-CTCAE tool Journal Article
| Authors: | Ruddy, R. A.; Carter, B.; Giuliante, M.; Walton, A. L. |
| Article Title: | Improving practice in a head and neck oncology clinic using the PRO-CTCAE tool |
| Abstract: | Background: Patients with head and neck cancer undergoing treatment report many side effects. Using patient-reported outcomes can assist with care management. Objectives: The purpose of this quality improvement project was to implement the patient-reported outcome version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE) measurement system, reduce patient hydration visits, and measure provider satisfaction with the PRO-CTCAE survey. Methods: Statistical analysis was conducted using IBM SPSS software. Descriptive statistics for means were used to summarize the data for survey completion rate and for the provider satisfaction questionnaire. A Fisher's exact test was used to compare hydration visits before and after implementation of the PRO-CTCAE survey. Findings: The PRO-CTCAE surveys had a response rate of 91.2% (323/354) when telehealth visits were omitted. Hydration in the presurvey group was 23.5% (150/637) and in the postsurvey group was 38.5% (165/429), a 15% absolute percentage increase (Fisher's exact p < .001). Among providers, the positive response rate was 100% for five questions and 88.9% for two questions. Implications: The PRO-CTCAE survey allowed the patient to report their symptoms prior to discussing them with their provider. Providers were able to expedite symptom management and get information to patients in a timely manner. The PRO-CTCAE survey should be considered a part of a multidisciplinary approach to caring for patients. |
| Journal Title: | Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology |
| Volume: | 15 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 2150-0878 |
| Publisher: | Harborside Press |
| Date Published: | 2024-07-01 |
| Start Page: | 303 |
| End Page: | 310 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.6004/jadpro.2024.15.5.2 |
| PROVIDER: | EBSCOhost |
| PROVIDER: | cinahl plus with full text |
| PMCID: | PMC11424159 |
| PUBMED: | 39328382 |
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| Notes: | Accession Number: 178722852 -- Entry Date: In Process -- Revision Date: 20240801 -- Publication Type: Journal Article -- Journal Subset: Biomedical; USA. -- Source: CINAHL Plus with Full Text |
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