The impact of automated screening with Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) on health-related quality of life, supportive care needs, and patient satisfaction with care in 268 ambulatory cancer patients.

Benjamin D DiplockKaitlin M C McGarragleWillem A MuellerSana HaddadRachel EhrlichDong-Hyun A YoonXingshan CaoYaseen Al-AllaqPaul KaranicolasMargaret I FitchJeff MyersAlex J MitchellJanet W M Ellis

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)

Significant correlation between change in ESAS and HRQoL implies ESAS could usefully inform healthcare providers about need to respond to changes in symptom and functioning between visits. This study showed no impact of early-ESAS screening on HRQoL or PSC. Further research should explore how to better utilize ESAS screening, to improve communication, symptom management, and HRQoL.

Keyphrases

healthcare
patient satisfaction
palliative care
quality improvement
blood pressure
machine learning
deep learning
pain management
affordable care act
high throughput
social media