Computerized quality-of-life screening in an oncology clinic.

摘要: Purpose The purpose of these studies was to assess the feasibility and reliability computerized quality-of-life screening for patients attending an outpatient breast cancer clinic. program involved a administration European Organization Research Treatment QUality Life Questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30). computer software generated report that clinic staff members used in clinical encounter assist identifying problems. Description study Two are reported. In I, 36 either their nurses or physicians evaluated using questionnaires developed this study. II, separate sample 50 completed both paper-and-pencil versions QLQ-C30 consistency responding. Results results I indicate found be acceptable means providing with information on day-to-day functioning. Clinic indicated useful problematic domains. II is highly correlated version has similar internal consistency. Discrepancies responses were identified, but at level. Clinical implications feasible may provide reliable data research quality assurance studies. Staff evaluations suggest written tool concerns which individual experiencing difficulty. Potential benefit include productive use waiting room time, greater efficiency assessment process, improved likelihood will recognize attend deficits. valid, reliable, efficient identification important patient allows multidisciplinary team focus meaningfully efforts within respective areas responsibility.