Trial reportJCO oncology practice2023
A Remote Symptom Monitoring Tool As Part of Ambulatory Cancer Surgery Recovery: A Qualitative Analysis of Patient Experience.
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- Experiences of Patients With Cancer Using Electronic Symptom Management Systems: Qualitative Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- Remote symptom monitoring with clinical alerts following lumpectomy: do alerts predict 30-day re-operation or re-admission rates?Breast cancer research and treatment · 2026Article
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- Benefits and Limitations of Real-World Patient-Reported Toxicity Symptom Monitoring for Guidelines and Care, as Perceived by Patients, Clinicians, and Guideline Developers.Cancer medicine · 2025Article
- Implementation of Recovery Tracker: A Postdischarge Electronic Remote Symptom-Monitoring Survey Tool After Major Urologic Oncology Surgeries.JCO clinical cancer informatics · 2025Article
- Artificial Intelligence in Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Surgical Decision-Making: An Updated and Comprehensive Overview of Precision and Personalization in Current Evidence.Cancer management and research · 2025Review
- Pre-Surgical Education and Discharge Planning for Head and Neck Cancer: A Qualitative Study of Patient and Caregiver Perspectives.Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer CenterArticle
- Telemedicine and Cancer Clinical Research: Opportunities for Transformation.Cancer journal (Sudbury, Mass.)Article
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Abstract
purposePatients recovering from ambulatory cancer surgery at home may find it difficult to determine whether their postoperative symptoms are normal or potentially serious. We developed the Recovery Tracker to help patients navigate such issues. The Recovery Tracker is a 10-day, web-based electronic survey that monitors symptoms daily and provides feedback as to whether reported symptoms are expected or require follow-up. We sought to examine patient perceptions using this tool.
methodsSemistructured interviews were conducted from August 2017 to September 2019 with a convenience sample of patients from a larger randomized controlled trial of the Recovery Tracker. Patients undergoing surgery at an ambulatory cancer center dedicated to the surgical treatment of breast, gynecologic, urologic, head, and neck cancers and benign tumors were included. Thematic analysis was applied to derive key themes and codes via NVivo qualitative analysis software. Recruitment was conducted iteratively until thematic saturation.
resultsForty-three patients were interviewed. Interview responses were organized into five main themes: (1) The Recovery Tracker led to more seamless communication with the care team; (2) symptoms not expected or not listed on the Recovery Tracker caused stress; (3) the Recovery Tracker was perceived as an extension of care, prompting reflection about symptoms and recovery; (4) Enhanced Feedback provided reassurance and helped set expectations; and (5) the Recovery Tracker was easy to use.
conclusionThe patient experience of electronic symptom monitoring and feedback is congruent with the aims of such monitoring and feedback. Further qualitative research is required in more diverse populations.
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