Priority recommendations for the implementation of patient-reported outcomes in clinical cancer care: a Delphi study

Mazariego, C; Jefford, M; Chan, RJ; Roberts, N; Millar, L; Anazodo, A; Hayes, S; Brown, B; Saunders, C; Webber, K; Vardy, J; Girgis, A; Koczwara, B; COSA PRO Working Group

Author(s): Mazariego, C; Jefford, M; Chan, RJ; Roberts, N; Millar, L; Anazodo, A; Hayes, S; Brown, B; Saunders, C; Webber, K; Vardy, J; Girgis, A; Koczwara, B; COSA PRO Working Group;
Details: Publication Year 2022-02,Volume 16,Issue #1,Page 33-43
Journal Title: Journal of Cancer Survivorship
Publication Type: Research article
Abstract: PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to develop priority recommendations for the service level implementation of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into clinical cancer care. METHODS: Development of draft guidance statements was informed by a literature review, the Knowledge to Action (KTA) implementation framework, and discussion with PRO experts and cancer survivors. A two-round modified Delphi survey with key stakeholders including cancer survivors, clinical and research experts, and Information Technology specialists was undertaken. Round 1 rated the importance of the statements and round 2 ranked statements in order of priority. RESULTS: Round 1 was completed by 70 participants with round 2 completed by 45 participants. Forty-seven statements were rated in round 2. In round 1, the highest agreement items (>90% agreement) included those that focused on the formation of strong stakeholder partnerships, ensuring ongoing communication within these partnerships, and the use of PROs for improvement and guidance in clinical care. Items ranked as the highest priorities in round 2 included assessment of current staff capabilities and service requirements, mapping of workflows and processes to enable collection, and using collected PROs to guide improved health outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: This stakeholder consultation process has identified key priorities in PRO implementation into clinical cancer care that include clinical relevance, stakeholder engagement, communication, and integration within the existing processes and capabilities. IMPLICATION FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: Routine adoption of PRO collection by clinical cancer services requires multiple implementation steps; of highest priority is strong engagement and communication with key stakeholders including cancer survivors.
Keywords: Delivery of Health Care; Delphi Technique; Humans; *Neoplasms/therapy; *Patient Reported Outcome Measures; Stakeholder Participation; Surveys and Questionnaires; Health services; Implementation; Pro; Patient-reported outcomes; Quality of life; Survivorship
Department(s): Health Services Research; Medical Oncology; Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
PubMed ID: 35107792
Publisher's Version: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-021-01135-2
Open Access at Publisher's Site: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11764-021-01135-2
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