A prospective study monitoring carer distress during (chemo)radiotherapy for head and neck cancer via an electronic platform.

Laurelie R Wishart Bena Brown Rebecca Louise NundElena FotinosAlana R Hutchison Elizabeth C WardSandro V Porceddu

Published in: Journal of medical radiation sciences (2020)

Carer distress is prevalent and multifactorial during (C)RT. This study highlights the feasibility of utilising eCROM platforms such as ScreenIT Carer, to monitor carer wellbeing and guide supportive care services as part of a holistic care pathway.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
affordable care act
locally advanced
primary care
early stage
photodynamic therapy
mental health
radiation therapy
pain management
high throughput
squamous cell carcinoma
cancer therapy
chronic pain
combination therapy
single cell