ArticleThe Ulster medical journal2013
The PSA tracker: a computerised health care system initiative in Northern Ireland.
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- A Web-Based Prostate Cancer-Specific Holistic Needs Assessment (CHAT-P): Multimethod Study From Concept to Clinical Practice.JMIR cancer · 2022Article
- Exploring the experiences of patients, general practitioners and oncologists of prostate cancer follow-up: A qualitative interview study.European journal of oncology nursing : the official journal of European Oncology Nursing Society · 2020Article
- Improving the effectiveness and efficiency of outpatient services: a scoping review of interventions at the primary-secondary care interface.Journal of health services research & policy · 2017Article
- A Systems Engineering and Decision-Support Tool to Enhance Care of Veterans Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer.Federal practitioner : for the health care professionals of the VA, DoD, and PHS · 2016Article
- Health information technology in oncology practice: a literature review.Cancer informatics · 2014Review
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Abstract
introduction[corrected] The follow-up of men with prostate cancer forms a large part of many urologists workload. However, a rising PSA usually announces disease progression long before any clinically apparent symptom. Thus, many men can be safely monitored with PSA measurement alone. To facilitate this process, PSA tracking software was introduced to remotely monitor PSA results, minimising the work required for follow-up.
methodsStable prostate cancer patients were into the PSA tracker. When each PSA test was performed, the result was reviewed. The program automatically generated patient reminder letters, summary reports for clinic use and all correspondence to patients and primary care physicians.
resultsSince 2006, 65 patients have been entered into the PSA tracker. Median age was 81 (57-94) years. 274 outpatient appointments have been saved, indicating a potential saving of £32,000. More importantly it increased the capacity of the department to assess new patients. For the individual patient, the system has saved them, a median of 3 appointments each.
conclusionRemote follow-up of prostate cancer is associated with significant savings for both healthcare organisations and individual patients. This example, further demonstrates the benefits of implanting healthcare software for patients and hospitals.
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